Patriot acquires niche insurer Holdren

Patriot Underwriters, a provider of workers' compensation insurance solutions, has acquired Holdren Insurance Group (HIG).

HIG, formed in 2010, is focused on the unique workers' compensation needs of the shooting sports industry. Patriot will build upon the assets of HIG and continue to expand this niche program.

Chuck Holdren, founder of HIG, will now serve as senior vice president of program business development at Patriot. In his new role, Holdren will oversee PUI's current and new program business expansion.

John Rearer, president of Patriot, said: “This acquisition is an opportunity to grow a program in an area traditionally underserved by workers' compensation insurance programs. Chuck's extensive insurance background makes him ideally suited to this new role and he will continue to ensure PUI remains a premier program administrator. We are pleased that Chuck has joined the Patriot team.”