Insurance moves: Starkweather, Affordable American, Duck Creek, Mutual Group and New York Life

Michael Jones ; 2025-11-18 09:57:09

They include a new CTO and a new SVP

Insurance News

By Josh Recamara

Dec 03, 2025Share

Several major insurance and financial services firms have announced key leadership appointments.

Affordable American Insurance expands national sales capacity

Ross Haskett (pictured) has joined Affordable American Insurance as vice president of sales. Haskett brings a decade of experience in insurance-industry lending and agency financing.

In his new role, he will focus on identifying high-potential independent agencies, expanding AAI's network, and supporting sustainable growth, acquisition planning, and market penetration.

Starkweather & Shepley strengthens human services practice

Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage has appointed Tom Rogers as senior vice president within its human services practice group.

With over 20 years of experience serving nonprofit and human services organizations, Rogers will design customized risk management programs that align with operational goals and long-term sustainability.

Sean Cottrell, senior vice president leading the practice, emphasized Rogers' experience in supporting mission-driven organizations and enhancing client guidance.

Duck Creek Technologies appoints CTO

Rajesh Raheja has been named chief technology officer at Duck Creek Technologies.

Raheja brings extensive experience in cloud platforms and AI-driven solutions, having held senior roles at HPE, Boomi, Broadcom and Oracle. He will lead Duck Creek’s global technology strategy, platform innovation, and engineering teams, advancing cloud-native solutions and AI capabilities for property and casualty and general insurance markets.

The Mutual Group enhances distribution leadership

Michael Moore joins TMG Insurance Services as SVP, head of distribution and business development.

Moore will expand GuideOne Insurance's market presence, innovate distribution capabilities and strengthen agency relationships. His experience at Nationwide Insurance and commitment to mutual insurers position him to support the evolving needs of future member, it was stated.

New York Life Investments appoints global head of institutional distribution

Matt Mosca has been named global head of institutional distribution at New York Life Investments.

Reporting to CEO Naïm Abou-Jaoudé, Mosca brings over three decades of institutional asset management experience from MetLife Investment Management and BlackRock. He will oversee the firm’s institutional business strategy globally, supporting collaboration and innovation across private and public market investments.