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Scottsdale, Ariz. – Nautilus Insurance Group, a Berkley company, announces the appointment of Patrick Knodle as Vice President of Business Solutions. 

In this role, Knodle will lead initiatives that enable growth, enhance operational effectiveness, and strengthen data-driven decision-making across the organization. He is widely recognized for his collaborative leadership style, pragmatic approach to innovation, and commitment to building scalable, user-centric solutions. 

Scottsdale, AZ – Nautilus Insurance Group is proud to announce it has been named one of the 2025 Top Companies to Work for in Arizona, based on employee survey data.

This recognition reflects Nautilus’ ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace where innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being are at the forefront. With a culture rooted in integrity, excellence, and continuous growth, Nautilus continues to set the standard for what it means to be a great place to work.

Scottsdale, AZ – Nautilus Insurance Group is proud to announce that it has been named a 2025 Top Place to Work in Communications by Ragan Communications. This prestigious honor reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering an environment where communicators can thrive, innovate, and make a lasting impact.

Scottsdale, Ariz. - Nautilus Insurance Group, a Berkley company, announces the appointment of Rob Petronko as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Petronko has more than 19 years of experience in the insurance industry and has held leadership positions in finance, operations, and underwriting within property and casualty lines of business. Additionally, he worked in Ernst & Young’s Insurance Advisory practice, where he provided consulting services to large, multi-national insurers.

Scottsdale, Ariz. - Nautilus Insurance Group, a Berkley Company, announces the appointment of Curt Chalmers as Senior Vice President, Chief Underwriting Officer. He is the successor to Bill Floros, who plans to retire on December 31, 2023.

San Francisco, Calif. - Pathpoint, a digital platform for placing small commercial E&S business has teamed up with Nautilus Insurance Group. This partnership enables Pathpoint to offer a larger breadth of coverage to thousands of insurance agents who place risks on the platform.