Peter Houston

Chief Growth Officer & Head of Corporate Development

Peter is a strategic leader with deep experience in the mutual insurance sector. As Chief Growth Officer & Head of Corporate Development, he leads The Mutual Group’s comprehensive acquisition and growth strategy, which includes the development and execution of the company’s deals process to identify, evaluate and integrate new members.

With 15 years of corporate finance transaction and advisory experience focused exclusively on the insurance industry, Peter has a strong track record of delivering results. Before joining The Mutual Group in 2025, he served as a Managing Director at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, where he advised insurance companies on a range of corporate finance transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, public and private capital raising, affiliations, divestitures and restructuring.

Known for his insight and collaborative approach, Peter has worked closely with mutual insurance companies and their boards to successfully navigate complex transactions involving a wide variety of stakeholders. His ability to align financial strategy with enterprise vision makes him a key driver in advancing The Mutual Group’s commitment to ensuring member success and broadening our reach and impact across the mutual insurance landscape.

Peter holds a degree from Williams College and is energized by the opportunity to help mutual insurers scale, adapt and thrive in an evolving industry.

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