Patriot National Announces New Appointment to Board of Directors

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 27, 2017 -- Patriot National, Inc. (NYSE:PN), a leading provider of technology and outsourcing solutions to the insurance industry, announced today the appointment of Ernest Csiszar to the Board of Directors, effective today. Mr. Csiszar will serve as the Chairman of the Audit Committee.

“We are pleased to welcome Mr. Csiszar to our Board of Directors,” said Steven M. Mariano, Chairman, President and CEO of Patriot National. “Mr. Csiszar has more than ten years of experience serving on public and private company boards, and he brings extensive experience in insurance and risk management, executive leadership and advisory in financial matters.”

Prior to his retirement, Mr. Csiszar served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, the property and casualty insurance industry’s principal trade association. Previously, he served as Director of Insurance for the State of South Carolina and as President of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of American Integrity Insurance Company, a property and casualty insurance company, and is a member of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee for MasTec, Inc.

“I am familiar with the Company and welcome the opportunity to serve the interests of Patriot National’s shareholders,” said Mr. Csiszar.

About Patriot National
Patriot National, Inc. is a national provider of comprehensive technology and outsourcing solutions that help insurance companies and employers mitigate risk, comply with complex regulations and save time and money. Patriot National provides general agency services, technology outsourcing, software solutions, specialty underwriting and policyholder services, claims administration services, and self-funded health plans to its insurance carrier clients, employers and other clients. Patriot National is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  For more information about Patriot National, please visit www.patnat.com.

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Media and Investor Contact:
Cindy Campbell
Director of Investor Relations
Patriot National, Inc.
(954) 670-2907
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