Jay Novik, a national leader in both life and property/casualty reinsurance, has been named to the Gallery of Success, a collaboration of Temple's Office of Alumni Relations and Career Center that highlights the success of inspiring Temple alumni.

Novik is currently a principal of Black Diamond Capital Partners, a specialty private equity firm focused on insurance sector investments with significant value creation potential. During his career, Novik has held many leadership positions in the insurance industry. He was CEO of Atrium Corp, European International Reinsurance and Swiss Re Financial Services. He was also vice chairman of Swiss Re New Markets, Swiss Re America and other Swiss Re companies. He has served on the board of Talbot Holdings, AmeriLife Group, Shenandoah Life Insurance and Savings Bank Life Insurance, all portfolio investments. 

Novik is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. He is also a director of Amerilife Group, LLC and chairman of the Board of Shenandoah Life Insurance Company. Novik currently serves on the CST Board of Visitors.