Balavant Insurance Group has announced two key additions to its leadership team, appointing Michael Sothen as Chief Financial Officer and Omeed Kazemi as Chief Operating Officer. These strategic hires reinforce Balavant’s commitment to operational excellence and scalable growth across its platform.
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Michael Sothen brings over 25 years of financial leadership experience to Balavant, having held senior roles at Brown & Brown and its MGA subsidiary, Arrowhead, where he served as Divisional CFO for Services and National Programs. In his new role, Sothen will oversee financial reporting, internal controls, acquisitions, and operational finance functions, leveraging his deep industry expertise to support Balavant’s growth strategy.
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Omeed Kazemi joins as Chief Operating Officer, bringing extensive experience at the intersection of insurance, technology, and financial services. Kazemi previously led business operations, revenue strategy, and retention initiatives at Hippo Insurance, managing complex cross-functional projects. At Balavant, he will focus on strategic growth initiatives, M&A integrations, and driving operational excellence across the organization.
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“Michael and Omeed bring exceptional expertise and proven success in building scalable platforms,” said Rekha Skantharaja, President & CEO of Tangram and Balavant. “Their arrival marks another exciting step forward in our vision to build a $1 billion, people-first MGA platform where entrepreneurial teams can thrive.”
The appointments of Sothen and Kazemi strengthen Balavant’s leadership team as the company continues to advance its mission of delivering best-in-class shared services, operational efficiency, and profitable growth across its subsidiaries.
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