New York, NY , Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Relm Insurance (‘Relm’), the leading insurer focused on emerging industries, today announced the appointment of Mike Morales as Head of Claims. Based in New York, Morales will lead Relm’s claims function across insurance and reinsurance, with responsibility for enhancing the company’s claims capabilities globally as Relm continues to expand its product portfolio and international presence.

Morales brings over 25 years of experience across claims, underwriting, and brokerage. He has held senior roles at global insurers including AIG, CNA, Zurich, and Everest Specialty Underwriters, where his experience has spanned specialty claims and underwriting leadership. Most recently, Morales led Specialty Wholesale Insurance Solutions, a subsidiary of HUB International.

At Relm, Morales will focus on strengthening technical claims capabilities, governance, and connectivity between claims, underwriting, and other areas of the business. His experience across different sides of the insurance market will also inform how Relm works with brokers and insureds to navigate complex claims across its portfolio.

“Claims are rarely black and white, particularly in the lines of business Relm operates in,” said Morales. “I’ve worked across claims, underwriting, and brokerage, so I understand the different perspectives that come to the table when a complex claim arises. I want brokers and insureds to know they have a claims partner who understands the technical issues, but is also pragmatic and willing to sit down, have the conversation, and work through difficult business challenges.”

“Claims is where the value of an insurance product is ultimately tested, so it’s critical that the experience we provide matches the quality of our underwriting,” said Becky Vernon, Chief Legal Officer. “Mike brings a rare combination of claims leadership, underwriting experience, and time spent on the brokerage side of the market. He understands the technical complexities of specialty claims, but also the commercial realities facing brokers and insureds. That perspective will be important as we continue to build our global claims capabilities.”

ABOUT RELM INSURANCE

The Relm group of companies comprises Relm Insurance Ltd., a Bermuda-domiciled specialty insurance carrier supporting emerging industries and next-generation technologies, and its affiliates, including licensed intermediaries domiciled in the US, UK, and Dubai. Relm was launched in 2019 to address the scarcity of insurance capacity available to high-growth markets and plays an active role in bolstering the resilience of innovative industries.

Relm’s industry expertise and solutions-driven track record make it a highly sought-after risk partner for businesses and institutions operating at the forefront of various industries including web3, digital assets, AI, biotech, and the space economy.

Visit: www.relminsurance.com for more information.