Grange Insurance Announces CEO Transition: John Ammendola to Retire in March 2027, Ryan Michel Named Successor
Grange Insurance Company announced that its current Chief Executive Officer, John Ammendola, will retire on March 1, 2027. He has led the company for 12 years and spent nearly four decades in the P&C insurance industry. Marnette Perry, chair of Grange Mutual Holding Company's board of directors, praised his leadership during challenging times such as the global pandemic and record inflation while maintaining profitability and an A.M. Best 'A' rating. Ryan Michel will succeed Ammendola as CEO after serving for two years in the role of Chief P&C Officer at Grange. Perry highlighted Michel's experience leading Allstate Canada, where he achieved significant growth and industry-leading results. Before joining Grange, Michel held leadership roles at Trusted Resource Underwriters and spent over 20 years with Allstate Insurance. Grange Insurance is a Columbus-based provider offering auto, home, and business insurance through independent agents in multiple states across the U.S.
Topics: insurance industry leadership