NOVATO, Calif. , Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Balavant Insurance Group ("Balavant") today announced two strategic executive appointments to its leadership team, naming Michael Sothen as Chief Financial Officer and Omeed Kazemi as Chief Operating Officer.
Sothen, a seasoned financial leader with over 25 years of experience, will oversee Balavant's financial reporting, internal controls, acquisitions, and operational finance functions. He brings deep industry expertise from leadership roles at Brown & Brown and its MGA subsidiary, Arrowhead, where he served as Divisional CFO for Services and National Programs.
Kazemi, who joins as Chief Operating Officer, brings extensive experience at the intersection of insurance, technology, and financial services. During his time at Hippo I