United Appoints John Forney Chief Executive Officer

St. Petersburg, Fla.- based United Insurance Holdings Corp., a property and casualty insurance holding company, announced the appointment of John Forney, CFA, as chief executive officer.

Forney will join the company on Thursday June 14, 2012, and will also serve as a director on the Company’s board.

Forney’s experience includes a mix of public finance investment banking and private sector executive leadership positions with a focus on the insurance market. He most recently served as managing director in Raymond James’ Public Finance Department, leading the firm’s investment banking efforts in catastrophe insurance financing.

United Property and Casualty Insurance Company, a subsidiary of United Insurance Holdings Corp., writes and services property and casualty insurance in Florida, South Carolina, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Source: United Insurance Holdings Corp.