Specialty insurer Kingsway Financial Services Inc. has appointed of John McGlynn to vice president, finance of Kingsway Financial Services.

McGlynn brings over 20 years of insurance experience to his new position. Prior to joining Kingsway, McGlynn has held various executive positions within the property and casualty industry in Canada, the United States and Europe. Most recently he was president and C.O.O. of an Ontario based property and casualty insurer.

“John’s experience and knowledge in the insurance industry and financial fields brings additional strength to the executive team. John will work closely with Shaun Jackson as part of our finance group. John’s focus will be in the financial control and reporting area supporting Shaun whose role has expanded into operational and investor relations as the company has grown,” said William Star, Kingsway president and CEO in a release.