Leadership Additions Strengthen SRS Titanium and Firmwide Governance
- Strategic Risk Solutions (SRS) appoints Robert Gagliardi as Chief Executive Officer of SRS Titanium.
- SRS names former Vermont captive regulator Sandy Bigglestone as Managing Director/Chief Governance, Regulatory, & Compliance Officer (CGRCO), effective January 2026.
- Both roles are based in Vermont and focused on governance, regulatory compliance, and complex global captive programs.
Concord, MA – Strategic Risk Solutions (SRS), the world’s largest independent insurance company manager, has announced two senior leadership appointments to support its specialized initiative – SRS Titanium – and to bolster firmwide governance and regulatory capabilities.
On November 24, 2025, SRS announced the appointment of Robert Gagliardi as Chief Executive Officer of SRS Titanium, a specialized initiative “delivering innovative captive insurance solutions for Fortune 500 and other global and complex organizations.” Based in Burlington, Vermont, Mr. Gagliardi brings more than 25 years of influence in the global captive sector and is “greatly respected for his insight into industry trends and work with large global clients.” He has been named to the Captive Review Power 50 list and is widely recognized throughout the captive community.
“We are very excited to have Bob join the SRS team in this leadership capacity,” said Founder and SRS CEO, Brady Young. “I have had great respect for Bob over the years and am confident he will be able to lead this new initiative to deliver exceptional value to SRS clients, and drive growth for SRS.”
“I’m honored to join SRS Titanium and contribute to its success, while also engaging with the rest of the SRS executive team on broader, strategic discussions at SRS,” said Mr. Gagliardi. “As an independent insurance manager, what SRS has built over the years is truly impressive, and I look forward to helping drive future innovation and growth.”
Formerly the Head of Global Captive Management at AIG, Mr. Gagliardi’s experience in the formation, design, and management of captive insurance companies on a global scale is described by SRS as “exactly what SRS is looking for when it comes to spearheading the SRS Titanium initiative.”
On December 2, 2025, SRS further expanded its senior team with the appointment of Sandy Bigglestone as Managing Director/Chief Governance, Regulatory, & Compliance Officer (CGRCO), effective January 2026. In this firmwide role, Ms. Bigglestone “will provide leadership and guidance to ensure the firm’s clients have best in class governance procedures in place and are in compliance with various regulations that impact captive owners in various jurisdictions.” She will also “be closely involved in the recently announced specialized initiative – SRS Titanium – in delivering innovative captive insurance management and consulting solutions for Fortune 500 and other global and complex organizations where governance and regulatory compliance is an increasingly important issue for owners.”
Based in Vermont, Ms. Bigglestone joins SRS after serving as Deputy Commissioner of the Captive Insurance Division at the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation. Over her 29-year career at the state level, “she has been a key contributor, along with many others, in establishing Vermont as the gold standard for captive insurance regulation in the US.” She has also “been actively involved with National Association of Insurance Commissioner (NAIC) and other industry bodies in promoting appropriate regulation of captives and other insurance entities.”
At SRS, Ms. Bigglestone “will leverage her regulatory and compliance expertise to manage increasing demands being placed on captive owners from various governmental agencies.”
“I have watched Sandy blossom in her role in Vermont and have admired not only her technical knowledge but her grace in leadership. She will be a great fit at SRS, and our colleagues and clients will enjoy working with Sandy,“ said Brady Young, Founder and CEO of SRS.
“I have known Sandy for over 20 years and have always admired her professionalism and commitment to quality,” said Robert Gagliardi, CEO of SRS Titanium. “I look forward to collaborating with her to deliver exceptional value to SRS clients.”
Sandy’s global influence is underscored by her consistent inclusion in the Captive Review Power 50 list since 2016, ranking #1 in both 2024 and 2025.
“I’ve known Brady, Bob, Patrick [Theriault], and many others at SRS for years,” said Ms. Bigglestone. “I’m delighted to join SRS and look forward to the opportunity to work with them. It is my hope that my experience in the regulatory space combined with SRS’ commitment to innovation in the captive industry will yield great results for the company’s clients in the US and beyond.”
With these two senior appointments, SRS is positioning SRS Titanium and its broader platform to meet growing governance, regulatory, and structural demands facing Fortune 500 and other complex captive owners. The company noted: “Watch out for additional updates from SRS as we unveil other leadership for this exciting, new initiative.”
