Great American Insurance Co.

05/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/20/2026 10:28

Great American Insurance Group Announces the Promotion of Sarthak Nigam to Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Mid-Continent Group

TULSA, OK- May 22, 2026 - Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Sarthak Nigam to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of its subsidiary, Mid-Continent Group. Mr. Nigam succeeds Gregg Jones, who retired in April, after 34 years of service to the company.

Over the past two years, Mr. Nigam has worked closely with Mr. Jones, demonstrating the leadership, financial expertise, and strategic insight required to guide the organization's financial operations into the future. His promotion reflects the organization's commitment to strong succession planning and long-term organizational stability.


Mr. Nigam earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Honors) from Oral Roberts University, graduating Magna Cum Laude and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Oklahoma. He joined Mid-Continent Group in April 2024, bringing more than 12 years of experience, including a decade with a public accounting firm, where he led audits across industries such as energy, banking, healthcare and insurance.

"Sarthak's strong technical foundation, inquisitive mindset and collaborative approach make him exceptionally well suited to lead our financial strategy," said Bob Martin, President and Chief Operating Officer of Mid-Continent Group. "His leadership will support our continued success as we invest in innovation, strengthen operational efficiency, and position our organization for long-term growth."

As part of its long-term strategic vision, Mid Continent Group continues to advance its data-driven financial and operational strategy, enabling more informed decision-making, enhanced forecasting capabilities, and improved support for agents across the country.

Agents can continue to expect the same high level of service, speed and ease of doing business they have relied on for decades. Mr. Nigam's appointment reinforces the company's financial strength and its commitment to delivering dependable, agent-focused solutions in a rapidly evolving insurance landscape.

"We are proud to elevate Sarthak into this role and confident in the strategic value he brings to our organization," Martin added. "His leadership will help ensure Mid-Continent Group remains a stable, forward-looking insurance provider for our agents and policyholders."

Sarthak Nigam added, "I'm honored to step into this role. Disciplined financial stewardship and data-driven insight will help us improve decisions and invest in technology that ensures continued exceptional service to our agents and policyholders."

About Mid-Continent Group

The Mid-Continent Group is a member of Great American Insurance Group and specializes in commercial casualty coverages with an emphasis on general liability for the construction, energy and difficult-to-place business in other industries. The company provides a broad selection of general liability, commercial auto, inland marine and umbrella products.

About Great American Insurance Group

Great American Insurance Group's roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the operations of Great American Insurance Group are engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialty commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Company has received an "A" (Excellent) or higher rating from the AM Best Company for more than 115 years and is currently rated "A+" (Superior). The members of Great American Insurance Group are subsidiaries of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG), also based in Cincinnati, Ohio. AFG's common stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFG.

Contact

Diane P. Weidner, IRC, CPA (inactive)
Vice President, Investor and Media Relations
American Financial Group

513-369-5713 [email protected]

Websites:

www.GreatAmericanInsuranceGroup.com
www.AFGinc.com
www.mcg-ins.com
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