Alchemy Insurance Solutions names Michael Peck Western personal lines president

Alchemy Insurance Solutions appointed Michael Peck as president of personal lines for the Western U.S., adding a veteran underwriting leader as the company pushes deeper into wildfire- and catastrophe-exposed markets. The move is aimed at expanding Alchemy’s E&S property business and broker relationships across the region.

Why it matters: - Alchemy Insurance Solutions is adding senior underwriting firepower as it expands in the Western U.S. - The appointment is aimed at growth in wildfire- and catastrophe-exposed markets, where underwriting discipline matters most. - The role supports Alchemy’s broader push to scale its national excess and surplus capabilities.

What happened: - Alchemy Insurance Solutions named Michael Peck president, personal lines (Western). - Peck will lead underwriting strategy and growth across the Western United States. - The appointment was announced Sept. 24, 2026. - Peck will focus on excess and surplus property programs in catastrophe-exposed markets.

The details: - Peck brings experience in wildfire-exposed markets across California and the Western U.S. - His background also includes managing hurricane, wind and earthquake exposure. - He has built and scaled underwriting operations into a 22-state national E&S platform. - That platform generated about $200 million in written premium. - Peck’s prior work included maintaining industry-leading loss ratios. - He has built broker and agency relationships nationally to support distribution and expansion. - In the new role, Peck will oversee underwriting strategy, portfolio management and broker engagement for Alchemy’s personal lines in the Western U.S. - The emphasis will be disciplined growth in wildfire- and catastrophe-exposed segments. - Taylor Fleckinger, co-president of Alchemy Insurance Solutions, said Peck’s underwriting record and broker credibility made him the right fit for the region.

Between the lines: - Alchemy is signaling that its Western growth plan depends on specialized talent, not just broader market demand. - The hire suggests the company wants to compete in tougher property niches where technical underwriting and distribution relationships are both critical. - Peck’s background points to a strategy built around profitable scale rather than top-line growth alone.

What’s next: - Peck is expected to help build out Alchemy’s Western personal lines platform. - Alchemy plans to keep expanding its specialized underwriting capabilities as part of its national E&S push. - The company says it will continue focusing on niche personal and specialty lines, including homeowners, construction and self-storage.

The bottom line: - Alchemy is betting that a proven E&S underwriter can help turn Western catastrophe risk into profitable growth. - The company’s broader expansion hinges on experienced leadership and tighter control of underwriting results.

Contact: - Alchemy Insurance Solutions - Connect@alchemyins.com - 844-218-6955 - Company website - LinkedIn - Instagram - Facebook - YouTube