Plymouth Rock Assurance has named Greg Kalinsky as president and chief executive officer of the Plymouth Rock Management Company of New Jersey, effective Feb. 24.
In this role, Kalinsky will oversee Plymouth Rock’s direct-to-consumer and exclusive agent auto insurance division, based out of its Woodbridge office. He will report to Andrew McElwee, president and chief operating officer of The Plymouth Rock Company.
“We are thrilled to welcome Greg to Plymouth Rock to lead our direct-to-consumer auto division,” Jim Stone, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of The Plymouth Rock Company, said. “Greg is a distinguished leader with a deep understanding of the insurance industry and experience across nearly every function of the business. We look forward to Greg’s contributions as Plymouth Rock continues its growth journey.”
Kalinsky brings an extraordinary depth of experience to Plymouth Rock, with a remarkable 37-year career at GEICO. Starting in the mailroom while attending college at night, he steadily rose through the ranks, holding multiple leadership roles across the company. His responsibilities spanned Underwriting and Product Management, Actuarial Pricing and Reserving, Sales and Service, and Real Estate and Facilities Management. He was elected to the GEICO Board of Directors and served as Executive Vice President, overseeing all operations, including $40 billion in written premium and 35,000 employees across 15 offices nationwide. Kalinsky’s leadership extended to every aspect of GEICO’s direct-to-consumer business, cementing his reputation as a seasoned industry leader.
“I am honored to join the Plymouth Rock team and excited about the opportunity to continue to grow our business,” Kalinsky said. “I have a deep appreciation for the direct-to-consumer business model and I look forward to working with the team to deliver exceptional value to customers and build on Plymouth Rock’s strong foundation.”
