Phoenix, Arizona, United States, March 2025 – CopperPoint Insurance Company, a leading provider of workers’ compensation and commercial insurance solutions operating across 21 states, has announced the appointment of Kellen Booher as its new President & Chief Operating Officer, effective March 31, 2025. Booher joins from Chubb, where he most recently served as Executive Vice President and Head of Consumer & Small Commercial for key international markets.
In his new role, Booher will report directly to Marc Schmittlein, CEO, CopperPoint. This strategic appointment is part of a planned leadership succession, with Booher set to succeed Schmittlein as CEO in the first quarter of 2026. The two leaders will work closely over the next year to ensure a seamless transition. Schmittlein, who was appointed Executive Chair of the CopperPoint Board of Directors in 2024, will remain as Chair following his retirement from the CEO position.
As President & COO, Booher will focus on driving CopperPoint’s ongoing transformation and growth, leading initiatives in underwriting and claims excellence, operational efficiency, customer experience, and talent development. His role also includes strengthening the company’s competitive positioning through data-driven decision-making and innovation.
“For nearly a decade, CopperPoint has made important investments to enable the continued growth of our organization. Kellen’s deep experience leading complex businesses through transformation while delivering innovative underwriting, service and claims capabilities will be an instrumental driver in taking our business to new heights,” said Marc Schmittlein, CEO, CopperPoint. “I am truly excited to partner with Kellen and confident that his knowledge and expertise will further accelerate our success.”
Booher brings a rich background in product, distribution, digital transformation, and analytics, having previously led major initiatives at both Chubb and The Travelers Companies.
“I am thrilled to be joining CopperPoint, particularly as we celebrate a historic 100 years of service and stability,” said Kellen Booher, President & COO, CopperPoint. “The commitment to excellence, strong values, and dedication to policyholders and business partners align strongly with my own vision. The organization has an excellent foundation with differentiated capabilities and considerable momentum as we embark on our next century of success. I look forward to working with Marc and this talented team to further drive strategic growth, enhance product and service offerings, and continue delivering exceptional value to our customers and our communities.”
About CopperPoint Insurance Companies
Founded in 1925, CopperPoint Insurance Companies is a premier provider of workers’ compensation and commercial property and casualty insurance solutions. With over $5.3 billion in total assets and an enterprise surplus of more than $1.8 billion, CopperPoint has expanded its offerings and operations to meet the evolving needs of customers across the United States. Its portfolio includes CopperPoint Insurance Companies, Pacific Compensation Insurance Company, and Alaska National Insurance Company. All companies are rated A (Excellent) by AM Best.
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