Goosehead Insurance appoints new chief human resources officer

WESTLAKE, Texas - Goosehead Insurance, Inc. (NASDAQ: GSHD), an independent personal lines insurance agency with a market capitalization of $2.7 billion, announced the appointment of Angie Kervin as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Kervin brings over 20 years of experience in human capital strategies to the role, where she will focus on enhancing the company’s HR capabilities. According to InvestingPro data, the company has demonstrated robust growth with revenue increasing nearly 22% over the last twelve months.

Mark Miller, President and CEO of Goosehead, expressed confidence in Kervin’s ability to drive growth and foster a dynamic culture within the company. Goosehead values its capability to attract, develop, and retain top talent as a key to its success. This focus on talent has contributed to the company’s strong financial health, which InvestingPro rates as "GREAT" with an impressive overall score of 3.08. Kervin’s strategic vision is expected to build on this strength.

Kervin has a history of leadership in human resources, having served as Executive Vice President and CHRO at Vestis. Her career also includes senior roles at Aramark Uniform Services and management experience at Kohl’s, Sports Authority, Party City, and Footaction USA.

In her statement, Kervin conveyed her enthusiasm for joining Goosehead and her commitment to implementing human capital strategies that support the company’s innovation and client service excellence.

Her responsibilities as CHRO will include developing HR programs to attract and retain talent, enhancing the company’s performance culture, leveraging technology for productivity, and supporting Goosehead’s growth in the personal lines insurance market.

Kervin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Texas and is looking forward to returning to Texas with her family.

Goosehead Insurance operates through corporate and franchise locations across the United States, representing over 200 insurance companies. The company emphasizes offering value through broad product choice and service excellence. More information on Goosehead can be found on their website.

This news is based on a press release statement from Goosehead Insurance.

In other recent news, Goosehead Insurance reported its first-quarter earnings for 2025, revealing mixed results. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) exceeded expectations, coming in at $0.28, surpassing JMP’s projection of $0.20 and the consensus estimate of $0.22. This outperformance was attributed primarily to a tax benefit and higher corporate channel contingent commissions. However, Goosehead’s total revenue fell short, recording $75.8 million against JMP’s $78.6 million forecast and the consensus of $78.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA also did not meet expectations, reported at $15.5 million compared to JMP’s anticipated $18.2 million.

Despite these setbacks, Goosehead’s total written premiums matched expectations, showcasing a 22.2% increase to $1 billion. Meanwhile, BMO Capital Markets recently downgraded Goosehead’s stock target from $148 to $142, citing concerns about future growth in written premiums and core revenue. The firm maintained a Market Perform rating, reflecting a neutral stance on the stock. Goosehead continues to project full-year total revenue between $350 million and $385 million, with total written premiums expected to range from $4.65 billion to $4.88 billion, marking a 22-28% increase.

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