{"id":9827,"date":"2026-05-21T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=058f64991e606889e00cb18920daac23"},"modified":"2026-05-21T23:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T21:00:00","slug":"church-mutual-shares-2025-results-at-annual-policyholder-meeting-announces-daniel-kim-as-new-chief-financial-officer-other-leadership-appointments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=9827","title":{"rendered":"Church Mutual\u00ae Shares 2025 Results at Annual Policyholder Meeting; Announces Daniel Kim as New Chief Financial Officer, Other Leadership Appointments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MERRILL, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. (a stock insurer)<sup>1<\/sup> today shared 2025 financial results for the Church Mutual family of companies at its annual policyholder meeting, reflecting continued financial strength and disciplined performance.<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260521269829\/en\/2811595\/5\/AM_Best_76_Graphic_White_Bubble_DRAFT_1.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260521269829\/en\/2811595\/22\/AM_Best_76_Graphic_White_Bubble_DRAFT_1.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260521269829\/en\/2811595\/5\/AM_Best_76_Graphic_White_Bubble_DRAFT_1.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260521269829\/en\/2811595\/21\/AM_Best_76_Graphic_White_Bubble_DRAFT_1.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260521269829\/en\/2811702\/5\/Church_Mutual_Insurance-RGB-609x547.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260521269829\/en\/2811702\/22\/Church_Mutual_Insurance-RGB-609x547.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260521269829\/en\/2811702\/5\/Church_Mutual_Insurance-RGB-609x547.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260521269829\/en\/2811702\/21\/Church_Mutual_Insurance-RGB-609x547.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>\n<b>2025 Financial Highlights:<\/b><\/p><ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nPolicyholder surplus of <b>$805.5 million, an increase of $91.1 million from year-end 2024<\/b><\/li>\n<li>\nCombined ratio of <b>99%<\/b><\/li>\n<li>\nGross written premium of <b>$1.21 billion<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\nChurch Mutual also noted that AM Best has affirmed its Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of \u201ca\u201d (Excellent) for all Church Mutual insurance companies \u2014 marking 76 consecutive years with an A rating or higher.<\/p><p>\n\u201cThese results reflect a business that is performing with discipline and consistency,\u201d said Alan Ogilvie, Church Mutual president and CEO. \u201cWe\u2019ve stayed focused on what matters \u2014 serving our customers well, managing risk thoughtfully, and making the right long-term decisions. That\u2019s what allows us to remain strong for our customers, while continuing to invest in the future.\u201d<\/p><p>\nSeparately, the company announced several leadership appointments to support continued growth and operational focus.<\/p><p>\n<b>Daniel Kim named SVP, Chief Financial Officer<\/b><\/p><p>\nChurch Mutual announced Daniel Kim has joined the company as senior vice president and chief financial officer, reporting to Ogilvie.<\/p><p>\nKim brings nearly two decades of insurance and financial leadership experience. Most recently, he served as Head of Planning &amp; Performance Management for Zurich Cover-More, where he led enterprise planning, forecasting, and performance management. Prior to that, he served as CFO for Zurich\u2019s Japan Property &amp; Casualty business.<\/p><p>\n\u201cWe\u2019re excited to welcome Daniel to Church Mutual,\u201d said Ogilvie. \u201cHe brings strong financial expertise and perspective that will be important as we continue to grow and evolve the business.\u201d<\/p><p>\nDewey Gantz, former senior vice president and chief financial officer, will transition into the role of senior financial advisor, supporting continuity and a smooth leadership transition.<\/p><p>\n<b>Tracy Schmeltzer appointed Vice President of Underwriting, Religious Markets<\/b><\/p><p>\nAdditionally, Church Mutual announced the promotion of Tracy Schmeltzer to vice president of underwriting for religious markets. Schmeltzer has been with Church Mutual for 35 years and most recently served as AVP of Camps, Sports and Outdoor Recreation underwriting.<\/p><p>\nIn her new role, Schmeltzer will oversee underwriting for the company\u2019s largest customer segment, serving more than 50,000 churches and faith-based organizations across the United States, and will play a key role in strengthening underwriting consistency and supporting continued growth in the market.<\/p><p>\n\u201cServing churches is foundational to who we are as a company,\u201d said Schmeltzer. \u201cI\u2019m proud to step into this role and continue building on that legacy while working with our team to support and protect the next generation of churches and ministries.\u201d<\/p><p>\n<b>Expanded underwriting structure to support growth<\/b><\/p><p>\nThe company is also evolving its underwriting structure to better align teams and support future growth.<\/p><p>\nAs part of this change, Elisabeth Aleman will oversee the combined nonprofit and recreation business as AVP of Nonprofit and Recreation Markets Underwriting. The alignment brings together the company\u2019s nonprofit and human services business with its camps, sports, and outdoor recreation segment \u2014 areas that serve similar organizations and operate with comparable risk profiles \u2014 allowing for a more consistent approach and stronger focus on growth across both markets.<\/p><p>\n<b>About Church Mutual\n<br\/><\/b>Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I., founded in 1897, offers specialized insurance for religious organizations of all denominations, public and private K-12 schools, colleges and universities, secular and non-secular camps and conference centers, and nonprofit and human services organizations throughout the United States. To learn more, visit <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect.checkpoint.com%2Fv2%2Fr01%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.churchmutual.com%2F3%2FAbout%2520Us___.YXAzOnZlc3RlZDpjOmc6NDI5OGNkZDcyOWJiOTQ3MWU5ZGYyNjliYWJhYjA1ZjA6Nzo5MzA3OjFkODhmOTgzNjlkNWZjMjgwM2MwOTA4ZGVmMmVmY2QyYTYzZWU0MjMyYTkyNDNiZjE4YjlmMWIxNTljNGU0Y2I6cDpUOk4&amp;esheet=54539635&amp;newsitemid=20260521269829&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=churchmutual.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=d8796c2da502307ad86b49060ea78dd6\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">churchmutual.com<\/a>.<\/p><table cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"bwtablemarginb bwblockalignl\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bwpadl0\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">_________________________<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bwvertalignt bwpadl0\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p class=\"bwcellpmargin\">\n<sup>1<\/sup> Church Mutual is a stock insurer whose policyholders are members of the parent mutual holding company formed on 1\/1\/20. S.I. = a stock insurer.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table><p>\n\u00a0<\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p>\n<b>Media Contact<\/b>: Avery Faehling\n<br\/><b>Title:<\/b> Manager - Corporate Communications\n<br\/><b>Phone:<\/b> (715) 697-4590\n<br\/><b>Email: <\/b><a  href=\"mailto:afaehling@churchmutual.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">afaehling@churchmutual.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MERRILL, Wis.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. 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