OAK Global, a risk partner insured through Lloyd’s Syndicate 2843 and 1440, announces the appointment of Kaylee Darkins as Chief People and Communications Officer, effective 9 March 2026.
In her new role, Duggins will lead OAK Global’s people strategy, communications and sustainability agenda. She will be based in London and report directly to Cathal Carr, founder and CEO of OAK Global.
Duggins has 18 years of human resources (HR) experience with expertise in leading talent strategy and cultural transformation across multiple departments and large global organizations.
Prior to joining OAK Global, she served as Chief Human Resources Officer for AXA XL’s UK operations and HR Business Partner in the Global Chief Client Office.
Earlier in her career, Duggins worked as an HR consultant for Ashtons Legal, Schools’ Choice and Lowestoft College.
Carr said: “OAK Global is ambitious and our team and culture are at the core of our success. Kaylee’s leadership will further strengthen the inclusive, values-driven and high-performance environment we are building, attracting great talent and creating value for our clients and investors. We are delighted to welcome her to the team and her appointment demonstrates the company’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of working practices across our operations.”
In September 2025, OAK Re announced that it would change its group image to OAK Global, launch OAK Enterprise, where Syndicate 1440 is located, and obtain approval from Lloyd’s to begin underwriting retrocession business on January 1, 2026.
Additionally, during Fidelis Insurance Group’s recent Q4’25 earnings call, the company confirmed that it had renewed its portfolio-wide partnership with OAK Global on January 1, 2026.
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