Schalk Appointed President of Florida-Based St. Johns Insurance; Bowen to Retire

St. Johns Insurance, a privately-held insurer specializing in homeowners’ insurance products and services headquartered in Orlando, Fla., announced that Reese Bowen will retire from the role of president and Jesse Schalk, who joined St. Johns in 2013 as chief financial officer, has been named president by the company’s board of directors.

Bowen spent 17 years with St. Johns Insurance and was instrumental in the formation and growth of St. Johns since its inception in 2003. Before serving as the company’s president, he held the role of Underwriting manager.

Bowen will remain on the Board of Directors and assume an advisory position.

Schalk will move into the role of president Feb. 1, 2020, leading the firm’s execution of growth initiatives while overseeing underwriting, claims and finance.

St. Johns Insurance Company insures home and condominium owners throughout the states of Florida and South Carolina.