Nick Greggains succeeds Richard Kerr as CEO of Novatae

Novatae Risk Group, a wholesale insurance brokerage, managing general agency, and program manager, has appointed Nick Greggains as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Richard Kerr, who left the firm effective August 22nd, 2025.

Kerr served as CEO of Novatae for nearly three years. He was also Chairman and CEO of MarketScout for the past 25 years and was recently appointed CEO of Market Innovators.

Greggains joined Novatae earlier this year as President, bringing more than 35 years of insurance industry experience with a focus on building teams, setting strategy, and driving performance.

Before joining Novatae, he was President and CEO of Ethos Specialty Insurance Services and held senior leadership roles at Pioneer Underwriters, XL Insurance, and Catlin Group.

Rich Eknoian, CEO of World Insurance Associates, said, “We wish Richard well in his new endeavors and thank him for his dedication and contributions during the past three years.

“We are delighted to have Nick take on this role as president of Novatae at such an exciting point in the firm’s journey.”

Greggains commented, “It’s an honor to lead the Novatae organization into its next phase of growth.

“We have tremendously talented colleagues here at Novatae, a broad portfolio of products and services to offer and an ambition to find more solutions for our clients. I’m looking forward to our continued success together.”

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