The Board of Directors of Federated National Holding Company has appointed Thomas A. Rogers and William G. Stewart to serve as independent directors, effective October 1, 2015. Mr. Stewart will serve as a Class II director and Mr. Rogers will serve as a Class III director. Mr. Rogers joins the board with more than 40 years' experience in the reinsurance industry, including 22 years serving as a senior executive officer of Aon Benfield Inc. until his retirement in 2014 as its Vice Chairman.

Mr. Stewart joins the board with significant experience in administration and investment management. He has served as the Deputy Secretary of Administration for the State of Maryland, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, since February 2015.