George L. Estes

George L.
Estes is the founder of SPARTA Insurance Holdings, Inc. (founded in 2007), Discover Re Managers, Inc. (founded in 1989), and SPARTA Insurance Co. (founded in 2007).
He held the titles of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at both SPARTA Insurance Holdings, Inc. and Discover Re Managers, Inc. He also held the title of Executive Chairman at SPARTA Insurance Co. Mr. Estes's current job is Director at Palomar Specialty Insurance Co. (since 2019).
Mr. Estes's former jobs include Director positions at Max Capital Group Ltd., Rockhill Insurance Co., and Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd. He also served as an Independent Director at Palomar Holdings, Inc. Additionally, he held Principal positions at USF&G Corp., General Reinsurance Corp., The Connecticut Historical Society, Discover Reinsurance Co., Inc., Hartford Stage Co., Kingswood-Oxford School, Inc., and The St. Paul Cos., Inc. Mr. Estes received his undergraduate degree from Williams College.