Corgi Hires Josh LaRiccia as Head of Distribution
The San Francisco-based insurance carrier expands its leadership team to focus on broker partnerships.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Startups
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San Francisco insurance carrier Corgi has appointed Josh LaRiccia to serve as its new head of distribution. LaRiccia is tasked with building a network of wholesale brokers, managing general agents, and national retail firms.
Why it matters
The hire signals a strategic shift as the company pivots to prioritize independent agent channels. Research suggests that small business owners are more likely to purchase insurance through these intermediaries than through direct online methods.
Corgi reported $40 million in annualized revenue in January. The company previously raised $160 million in a May Series B round and $64 million in a September extension.
The players
Josh LaRiccia
He is the new head of distribution at Corgi who is responsible for building broker and agency partnerships.
Corgi
This San Francisco-based insurance carrier previously focused on a direct-to-consumer platform that aimed to bypass traditional brokers.
Technology Risk Retention Group
This is an unrated Arizona risk retention group that underwrites the startup business for Corgi.
The details
LaRiccia will collaborate with product and underwriting teams to ensure partner feedback is integrated into product decisions. This strategy follows the August launch of an admitted carrier for small businesses written through the Arizona-based Technology Risk Retention Group.
Timeline
January 2026: Corgi received carrier approval and secured $108 million in funding.
May 2026: The company closed a $160 million Series B round.
August 2026: Corgi launched an admitted carrier for small businesses.
September 2026: The firm reportedly raised $64 million in an extension round.
October 27, 2026: Corgi named Josh LaRiccia as head of distribution.
Market Landscape
Corgi's move marks a strategic shift that embraces the traditional broker-led insurance distribution model. This positions the carrier to compete more directly with established incumbents for the small business market.
Small business owners may soon find more options for Corgi coverage through their existing local insurance agents. This transition moves the firm away from its original direct-only online platform model.
The takeaway
Small business insurance distribution remains deeply rooted in personal relationships with independent agents. Companies that adapt their tech platforms to support these intermediaries often find higher success rates in scaling commercial lines.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Insurance Business.
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