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Insurance moves: Corgi, Clyde & Co, Duck Creek, Bishop Street and starkweather. They include a new chief sales officer and a new head of trucking underwriting Oct 13, 2026 This week's moves include another senior trucking hire at an AI-focused carrier, a leadership change at two MGAs owned by RedBird Capital, and appointments in insurance technology, coverage litigation and commercial broking. Corgi names head of trucking underwriting. Corgi Insurance has appointed Daniel Oldham (pictured, left) as head of underwriting for trucking. He will oversee risk selection, pricing, portfolio management, product development and broker relationships for Corgi's trucking business. Oldham was previously vice president and head of transportation at Canopius Group, where he grew the transportation book from $10 million to $39 million while keeping it profitable. While there, he also launched a cannabis transportation program and an admitted trucking program. He has also held underwriting roles at NBIS and Great West Casualty Company, and started his career in brokerage. Oldham's arrival follows Corgi's appointment of Stephen Segroves as head of pricing for its trucking program last month. Hiring for both pricing and underwriting in quick succession points to a serious push into commercial auto. For brokers placing fleet business in one of the hardest lines, an experienced underwriter with a background in brokerage could make Corgi a more accessible market. Clyde & Co adds California automotive warranty partner. Law firm Clyde & Co has hired Ani Tolmoyan (pictured, center) as a partner in its California automotive and warranty litigation practice in Los Angeles. She joins from Lewis Brisbois, where she advised automotive manufacturers on California warranty litigation. California's warranty and consumer protection laws generate significant litigation for carmakers, dealers and their insurers, especially as new vehicle technologies raise new liability questions. Duck Creek names chief sales officer. Duck Creek has promoted William Magowan (pictured, right) to chief sales officer, leading its global sales organization. Magowan has been with the core systems provider for more than 13 years and was most recently senior vice president of sales, a role he had expanded from North America to EMEA and APAC. CEO Hardeep Gulati said Duck Creek was entering its 2027 fiscal year from a position of strength, after one of the largest years of new bookings in its history. Carriers' investment in core systems and AI underwriting tools will shape how quickly they can quote, bind and service business through brokers. Bishop Street names new Conifer and AIM leader. Bishop Street Underwriters, a RedBird Capital Partners portfolio company, has promoted Rick Fiato to the new role of chief business officer. He will lead legal, compliance and human resources across Bishop Street and its operating companies. Fiato was chief executive of Conifer Insurance Services (CIS) and president of Aerospace Insurance Managers (AIM). Bill Wilson succeeds him in both roles. Wilson spent more than a decade in leadership at VGM Insurance, where he built an agent and broker network covering all 50 states and expanded specialty programs in healthcare, golf and hospitality. Fiato will stay on the boards of CIS and AIM to support the transition. Agents placing hospitality and specialty programs with Conifer now have a leader with a background in building programs and distribution networks. That suggests growth through agency partnerships is a priority. Starkweather & Shepley adds Naples commercial adviser. Starkweather & Shepley has hired Robert Saucier as a commercial risk advisor in its Naples, Florida office. He has 20 years of experience, focused on construction and contracting, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution. The hire adds construction and contracting expertise in Southwest Florida, a fast-growing market where contractor and builder's risk exposures continue to rise.

New appointments in reward, payroll and Benefits - September. Reward Strategy rounds up the latest appointments and promotions across payroll, reward, employee benefits and workplace technology. Claire Cockram joins Reckitt to lead Global Payroll Transformation Claire Cockram has joined Reckitt as head of global payroll transformation and process owner, following her departure from international law firm Clyde & Co. Cockram brings more than 25 years' experience across global HR and payroll transformation, with a background in delivering complex international change programmes. In her previous role at Clyde & Co, she led the firm's global payroll transformation programme. Announcing the move, Cockram said she was "deeply proud" of the foundations built during her time at Clyde & Co and described the Reckitt position as an opportunity to work at greater scale and global impact. Shaily Sharma promoted to Payroll Director at GSR Shaily Sharma has been promoted to director, payroll at GSR. Announcing the promotion on LinkedIn, Sharma said the appointment represented a significant milestone following years of work and development within the payroll profession. The promotion strengthens Sharma's leadership responsibilities at GSR and reflects her continued progression within the organisation. Samuel Jones joins GPA's Global Advisory Service Payroll professional Samuel Jones FCIPPdip has joined the team behind the Global Payroll Alliance's Global Advisory Service. The service provides GPA members with support on technical payroll questions, process issues and wider international payroll enquiries across different jurisdictions. Jones has held a range of roles across the payroll profession, including payroll education and advisory positions, bringing both technical and practical payroll experience to the service. Mandar Naik takes on expanded reward responsibilities at LKQ Europe Mandar Naik MCIPPdip has taken on an expanded role at LKQ Europe as European Head of Compensation & Benefits. Naik has a background across payroll and reward and has increasingly moved into broader total reward responsibilities, combining payroll expertise with work across compensation and employee benefits. The move reflects the growing overlap between payroll, reward and benefits as organisations look to take a more joined-up approach to employee remuneration and workforce strategy. Broadstone appoints Ben Reyer as principal consultant Broadstone has appointed Ben Reyer as principal consultant - business protection within its Employee Benefits Consulting division. Reyer joins the consultancy from Towergate Health & Protection, now Everywhen, where he spent more than 15 years and most recently worked as business development manager within its business protection team. He brings more than 20 years' experience across business protection, insurance and employee benefits, including advising organisations on shareholder protection, key person cover, relevant life cover, loan protection and executive income protection. In his new position, Reyer will work with Broadstone clients to identify and manage risks relating to people, ownership structures and longer-term business resilience. Sébastien Cano named incoming CEO of LumApps Employee experience platform LumApps has appointed Sébastien Cano as chief executive officer, effective from 1 December 2026. Cano will succeed LumApps founder Sébastien Ricard, who will move into the position of executive chairman and remain involved in the company's strategy and governance. Cano joins from Thales, where he served as senior vice president of Cyber Security Products and led its global cybersecurity division. His career spans more than two decades in enterprise software, cybersecurity, telecommunications and financial services. At LumApps, his priorities will include expanding the company's international enterprise footprint and accelerating its development of AI-led employee experience technology. Kay Augustus joins CIPP Board Kay Augustus ChMCIPPdip has joined the board of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP), with the appointment taking effect from 1 September. Augustus, founder and CEO of Augustus Payroll Services, joined the board following the departure of Brian Sparling. She had been runner-up in the institute's AGM election and has now taken up the resulting vacant board position. With more than two decades of payroll experience, Augustus founded her independent payroll bureau in 2022 and has since grown the business to support hundreds of clients and thousands of payslips each month. The appointment forms part of a wider change to the CIPP's board leadership, with Stuart Hall becoming chair and Brendan Mulkern taking up the position of vice-chair. Let Shard Financial Media Ltd. know about your move for a chance to be featured in next months edition - Share your move Add New Comment