FedNat Holding Company announced that Patrick S. McCahill has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. In this newly-created position reporting to Michael H. Braun, FedNat's Chief Executive Officer, McCahill will have primary oversight of operations including underwriting, claims and information technology. He most recently served as President of American Platinum Property and Casualty Insurance Company. In that role, he was responsible for all operations and corporate strategy including product line and geographic expansion.