CHICAGO, July 27, 2026 – Tokio Marine Highland, an established specialty insurance underwriting agency, today announced the appointment of Matt LoPiccolo to Chief Growth Officer, effective immediately.
In this newly created role, Matt will lead key growth initiatives across corporate development and merger and acquisition activities, distribution strategy, and business development. In addition, he will oversee new product pipeline development and corporate marketing. He will report to TMH CEO Steve Prymas.
LoPiccolo most recently held the position of Managing Director at Octave Partners, a division of Octave Specialty Group. In this role, he worked with specialty insurance MGA startups and portfolio companies on growth strategy, acquisitions, business planning, and operational development. Previously, he held senior leadership positions at AXIS Capital and American International Group, after beginning his career at Marsh & McLennan.
“Tokio Marine Highland has built a strong reputation for specialty insurance expertise, innovation, and trusted relationships,” said LoPiccolo. “I’m excited to join the TMH team and to help drive the company’s next chapter of strategic growth. Throughout my career, I’ve believed that sustainable, profitable growth is built on strong relationships, exceptional people, and a relentless focus on creating value. I look forward to working alongside the TMH team and our strategic partners to build on that foundation and position the company for continued success.”
“Matt is an accomplished growth leader with a strong record of developing strategic partnerships, driving innovation, and identifying market expansion opportunities that create long-term value,” said Prymas. “The creation of this role is a deliberate investment in TMH’s expansion agenda, and I’m confident that Matt’s leadership will strengthen our market presence, accelerate innovation, and support the next phase of our growth strategy.”
LoPiccolo will be based in New York City.
A headshot of LoPiccolo can be found here.
About Tokio Marine Highland
Tokio Marine Highland is a managing general agency that offers distinct specialty risk management solutions, including private flood, fine art, specialty property, real estate investment, and lender-placed insurance.
Founded in 1962, Tokio Marine Highland is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), a leading specialist insurance underwriting business operating in the Lloyd’s insurance market and part of one of the world’s largest insurance groups, Tokio Marine. As one of the largest Lloyd’s syndicates, TMK benefits from Lloyd’s financial strength, including an A+ rating from AM Best.
Tokio Marine Highland has office locations in Chicago, IL, Frisco, TX, Miami, FL, New York City, NY, and South Pasadena, CA.
For more information, visit our website at www.tokiomarinehighland.com.
Media Contact:
Angela Childers
Sr. Director, Marketing & Communications
Tokio Marine Highland
312-961-2521 (mobile)
angela.childers@tmhighland.com