Kellen Booher Takes the Helm as President and CEO of CopperPoint Insurance

Kellen Booher Takes Leadership at CopperPoint Insurance

In a significant leadership transition, Kellen Booher has been appointed as the new President and CEO of CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Holding Company, a prominent provider of workers' compensation and commercial insurance solutions. This announcement, made on April 1, 2026, marks an important milestone for the company as it moves forward under Booher’s guidance.

Booher succeeds the esteemed Marc Schmittlein, who officially announced his retirement last year after a tenure marked by robust growth and strategic repositioning. Schmittlein, who will now serve as the Executive Chair of the CopperPoint Board of Directors, played a crucial role in transforming CopperPoint from a single-state workers' compensation carrier into a super-regional provider. His leadership has set a gold standard for customer service and operational excellence.

Prior to his current role, Kellen Booher was the President and Chief Operating Officer of CopperPoint, where he successfully led the company's operational functions and advanced its strategic priorities. His collaborative approach to leadership reflects CopperPoint's values and vision, ensuring a seamless transition that emphasizes continuity and stability.

In a statement highlighting his excitement for the future, Booher expressed, "Along with the entire leadership team, I am energized and excited about CopperPoint's future. The strengths of our people – our deep underwriting and claims expertise, uncompromising values, and steadfast commitment to our customers, partners, and communities – continue to drive CopperPoint forward."

Booher's vision for CopperPoint revolves around leveraging the company’s extensive assets in technology, data, and analytics to foster innovation. He believes these tools will enable CopperPoint to enhance its service offerings, presenting policyholders and partners with more comprehensive products than ever before while maintaining an exceptional level of customer service.

With over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, Booher brings invaluable insights from his previous roles at Chubb, where he was Executive Vice President and led initiatives in digital transformation across North America and international markets. His extensive background, which includes leadership positions with The Travelers Companies, positions him as a dynamic force in the industry capable of navigating the evolving landscape of insurance.

Schmittlein remarked, "Kellen brings a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership style that aligns strongly with CopperPoint's values and vision. His ability to connect with people and shape an inspiring path forward will continue to strengthen the momentum carrying CopperPoint into its next chapter."

As Booher officially takes the reins, CopperPoint is poised for continued growth and transformation in the insurance market. With solid financial standing—reporting $5.26 billion in total assets and over $1.97 billion in enterprise surplus—the company is well-equipped to tackle future challenges and meet the complex needs of its clients, agents, and brokers.

Founded in 1925, CopperPoint Insurance Companies has a history of innovation and excellence in the workers' compensation sector. Its portfolio has expanded over the years, making it a reliable partner for businesses across the United States, especially as it continues to evolve under Booher's leadership.

As CopperPoint sets its sights on the future, both the board and employees express confidence in Booher's leadership abilities and vision, anticipating a promising path forward for the company and those it serves.