Encova Insurance welcomed Corey Palumbo to their board of directors, effective Aug. 12.
Palumbo is an attorney with Bowles Rice in Charleston, West Virginia, where his primary practice areas include energy litigation, deliberate intent and general civil litigation. In addition to his litigation work, Palumbo served in the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2003-2008 and in the West Virginia Senate from 2009-2020. You can learn more about his professional experience on encova.com.
“We are delighted to welcome Corey to the Encova board of directors,” Board Chairman John Bishop said. “His legal acumen, particularly in complex litigation and insurance matters, will be a valuable asset to our governance and risk oversight functions. Corey’s consistent recognition as a leading lawyer is a testament to the high level of integrity and strategic insight he will bring to our decision-making process.”
“The challenges facing our industry demand rigorous, forward-thinking board members, and Corey embodies that dynamic mindset,” Encova President and CEO TJ Obrokta Jr. said. “His experience navigating high-stakes environments provides the strategic perspective we need to future-proof our organization and drive sustained growth for our stakeholders.”
Palumbo was elected to serve on the board of directors until the next annual meeting in April 2026, at which point he will be nominated for a three-year term.