Michael Tripp to lead Nationwide’s Personal Lines Sales & Distribution
Nationwide has tapped Michael Tripp to lead its Personal Lines Sales and Distribution organization. He will report to Casey Kempton, Nationwide’s President of P&C Personal Lines.
Tripp brings a wealth of knowledge and experience most recently from his time at AmTrust as the head of MidAmerica Region, where he successfully drove significant growth in premium while effectively managing portfolio and profit targets. Prior to that he held positions at Chubb, The Hanover Insurance Group and The Hartford.
“I’m thrilled to join Nationwide at such a pivotal time for Personal Lines. As we deepen our commitment to the independent agency channel, my focus is on strengthening distribution, expanding our geographic reach, and driving performance through sharper insights and robust partnerships. We have the team, the strategy, and the momentum to take this business to the next level.” said Tripp.
At Chubb, Michael served as vice president, Small Business Sales, and led the Southwest Region as Small Commercial RVP. Prior to Chubb, he held sales leadership positions at The Hanover and The Hartford, demonstrating his ability to drive profitable growth across local, regional and national territories with independent agency partners.
“Michael is known for his collaborative approach, working seamlessly with product, underwriting, actuarial and field sales teams,” said Kempton. “Tripp has embraced agent feedback to achieve outstanding results. His strategic insights and proven track record will be instrumental as Nationwide elevates our sales strategies and enhances the agent experience.”
Tripp started his new role on April 28.