People Moves; Church Mutual Names Kim as CFO, Promotes Schmeltzer to VP of Underwriting, Religious Markets

Church Mutual announced several leadership appointments to support its continued growth and operational focus.

The company announced Daniel Kim has joined the company as senior vice president and chief financial officer, reporting to president and CEO Alan Ogilvie.

Kim brings nearly two decades of insurance and financial leadership experience. Most recently, he served as Head of Planning & Performance Management for Zurich Cover-More, where he led enterprise planning, forecasting, and performance management. Prior to that, he served as CFO for Zurich’s Japan Property & Casualty business.

Dewey Gantz, former senior vice president and chief financial officer, will transition into the role of senior financial advisor, supporting continuity and a smooth leadership transition.

Additionally, Church Mutual announced the promotion of Tracy Schmeltzer to vice president of underwriting for religious markets. Schmeltzer has been with Church Mutual for 35 years and most recently served as AVP of Camps, Sports and Outdoor Recreation underwriting.

In her new role, Schmeltzer will oversee underwriting for the company’s largest customer segment, serving more than 50,000 churches and faith-based organizations across the United States, and will play a key role in strengthening underwriting consistency and supporting continued growth in the market.