Key facts
- Dan Kobell named CFO, continuing to oversee financial strategy and operations.
- Courtney Smith Goodrich to lead technology strategy, system modernization, and data analytics.
- Russell Merrett to evaluate opportunities for insurance and reinsurance business expansion.
- Craig Knightley to oversee underwriting for Inigo's insurance, reinsurance, and partnership businesses.
- Stuart Bridges will advise Radian Group, leveraging P&C expertise and industry relationships.
Radian Group announced leadership changes on Wednesday, appointing Dan Kobell as chief financial officer and Courtney Smith Goodrich as chief information officer. The mortgage insurer also created a new role for Russell Merrett to lead its property and casualty strategy and promoted Craig Knightley to chief underwriting officer of its subsidiary Inigo, pending regulatory approval. Kobell, who has been interim CFO since February 2026, will continue to oversee financial strategy and operations. Smith Goodrich, formerly of Fannie Mae, will lead Radian's technology strategy. Merrett, a founder of Inigo, will explore opportunities to expand the insurance and reinsurance businesses. Knightley, an Inigo founder, will oversee underwriting for the subsidiary. Stuart Bridges, an Inigo founder and former CFO, will become a Radian Group adviser.