ProSight Specialty Insurance, a specialty P&C insurance company, has appointed Anthony Piszel as its new chief financial officer, effective 9 April 2012, in a bid to further strengthen its executive team of experienced insurance professionals.

ProSight Specialty Insurance chairman and CEO Joe Beneducci said Piszel has senior finance experience and entrepreneurial skills which makes him an excellent addition to the company’s growing team of experienced industry leaders.

Prior to joining ProSight, Piszel served as chief financial officer of CoreLogic (CLGX), a provider of data and analytics for risk management across a wide range of industries, including insurance, financial services and real estate.

Piszel also worked as chief financial officer for Freddie Mac and at Health Net, and spent 11 years in various financial leadership roles at Prudential Insurance.

Founded in 2009, ProSight Specialty Insurance is backed by affiliates of TPG Capital and GS Capital Partners.