Insurance building and restoration services company Johns Lyng Group has appointed Steadfast CEO Robert Kelly to the board.

Johns Lyng, which debuted on the Australian Securities Exchange on October 26, says Mr Kelly will join as a non-executive director from next month.

“Having only recently listed… it is important that we have engaged directors who not only understand the insurance industry and business generally, but can navigate the challenges of the listed company space,” Chairman Peter Nash said.

The Melbourne-based company’s board also includes PSC Insurance Group MD Paul Dwyer.

Johns Lyng’s main business is rebuilding and restoring properties after damage caused by events ranging from floods, fires and malicious damage to large-scale weather events and catastrophes.

Its customers include insurers and underwriters, loss adjusters, brokers and large enterprises, and government departments that manage a self-insurance and maintenance program.

Mr Kelly, who has more than 45 years’ experience in the insurance industry, co-founded Steadfast and oversaw its ASX listing in 2013.