Corgi Insurance Appoints Andrew Hefty as Head of Compliance

Corgi Insurance, an AI-native, full-stack insurance carrier for startups, has announced the appointment of Andrew Hefty as Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs. The appointment is effective immediately.

Hefty brings nearly three decades of legal experience, spanning military service, private practice, and federal government work. Prior to joining Corgi, Hefty spent over a decade with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Division of Enforcement. There, he served as both an Investigative Attorney and Senior Trial Attorney, representing the SEC in federal court actions involving complex fraud, deceptive securities offerings, and insider trading.

In his new role, Hefty will lead Corgi's compliance and regulatory strategy as the company expands into new products and markets. He will oversee compliance programs, manage relationships with regulators and external counsel, and advise the executive team and Board of Directors on strategic regulatory matters. This appointment further strengthens Corgi's leadership team.

"The future of insurance belongs to companies that can innovate quickly without compromising on trust," said Nico Laqua, Co-Founder and CEO of Corgi Insurance. "Andrew has spent his career at the intersection of law, regulation, and enforcement. His experience will help us move quickly while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and regulatory integrity."