KINGSTON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kingstone Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: KINS), a multi-line Northeast regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today announced that William O’Brien has joined Kingstone Insurance Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Claims Officer. Mr. O’Brien comes to Kingstone with over 25 years of claims experience, most recently as Chief Claims Officer for WR Berkley’s Agribusiness company.

Dale Thatcher, Kingstone’s President and CEO said, “We really look forward to Bill joining our senior team and bringing his experience to our claims operations. His mix of large company and small company experience will be invaluable as Kingstone grows into a significant Northeast regional carrier.”

Mr. O’Brien stated, “I’m really excited to join the Kingstone team. The Company has already built such an excellent reputation in its markets and I look forward to helping the Company to meet and exceed our shareholder expectations.”

About Kingstone Companies, Inc.

Kingstone is a northeast regional property and casualty insurance holding company whose principal operating subsidiary is Kingstone Insurance Company (“KICO”). KICO is a multi-line carrier writing business through retail and wholesale agents and brokers. KICO offers primarily personal lines insurance products to individuals as well as various small business coverages. Actively writing in New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, Kingstone is also licensed (but not yet active) in New Hampshire and Maine.