CEO
Paresh Patel is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive serving as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Exzeo Group, Inc. (XZO), a technology services company that spun off from HCI Group, Inc. via a $168 million IPO in late 2025.[[2]](https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2026/01/02/hci-group-exzeo-paresh-patel-bonus-employment.html)[[5]](https://investors.exzeo.com/governance/executive-management/default.aspx)[[6]](https://www.exzeo.com/leadership) He recently purchased 4,000 common shares of Exzeo on the open market for USD 63,960, demonstrating confidence in the company's future, and owns approximately 1,576,013 shares valued at over $24 million.[[3]](https://www.sahmcapital.com/news/content/exzeo-ceo-paresh-patel-acquires-usd-63960-of-common-shares-2026-03-18)[[4]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/62289/paresh-patel) In November 2025, Patel finalized a new employment agreement with Exzeo, including a $3.75 million cash bonus and $950,000 base salary.[[2]](https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2026/01/02/hci-group-exzeo-paresh-patel-bonus-employment.html)
Patel co-founded HCI Group, Inc. (originally Homeowners Choice, Inc.) in 2006, leading its growth into a diversified public company (NYSE: HCI) focused on property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, real estate, and IT services through subsidiaries like Exzeo.[[1]](https://www.highperformr.ai/people/pareshkpatel) He founded Exzeo in 2012 and has driven its expansion with a technology-forward approach, informed by his prior experience in software development, e-commerce, and investment management.[[1]](https://www.highperformr.ai/people/pareshkpatel)[[7]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/PARESH-PATEL-A059D2/) Career highlights include spearheading TypTap Insurance's launch using AI and data analytics, strategic acquisitions, and shareholder value creation at HCI.[[1]](https://www.highperformr.ai/people/pareshkpatel) Patel holds degrees from Portland State University (1992), UW Foster School of Business (1997), and Capella University (2001).[[1]](https://www.highperformr.ai/people/pareshkpatel)
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