Oracle Insurance Risk Management Services Inc. (“Oracle RMS”), an award-winning commercial and personal lines insurance brokerage, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn LaPalm as Vice President, Specialty Program Development.

In this newly established leadership role, LaPalm will develop niche specialty programs serving the agribusiness and not-for-profit sectors. Leveraging the strong commercial relationships LaPalm has cultivated nationally throughout his 25-year career, he will identify new opportunities, strengthen strategic partnerships, and further expand Oracle RMS’ specialty capabilities.

Based in Belleville, Ontario, LaPalm will serve clients and partners across Canada, supporting Oracle RMS’ continued expansion. His leadership will further strengthen the organization’s ability to deliver specialized expertise and build lasting partnerships in communities nationwide.

“Shawn brings an exceptional combination of commercial experience, national relationships and sector knowledge to this role,” said John Ferraro, CEO of Oracle RMS. “His expertise in agriculture and not-for-profit specialty programs will allow Oracle RMS to deepen our capabilities in important and under-serviced markets.”

The role will serve as a centre of excellence for specialty program development within the organization, bringing together industry knowledge and tailored insurance solutions. LaPalm will help create scalable programs that respond to the distinct operational and financial exposures businesses in these sectors face.

“I’m honoured to join Oracle RMS and contribute to an organization that has built a strong reputation for its expertise and commitment to its clients,” said LaPalm. “I look forward to working alongside the team to build on that foundation, develop innovative specialty solutions and create meaningful value for our clients and partners across Canada.”

About Oracle RMS

Oracle RMS is an award-winning insurance brokerage. Michael Di Nardo and John Ferraro, the founders, continue to build the business around the best people in the business.

In 2025, Oracle RMS completed a significant recapitalization with Abry Partners, one of the most experienced and successful sector-focused private equity investment firms in North America with deep expertise and experience in the insurance services sector, to support the accelerated growth of the platform across Canada.

Oracle RMS’s services include commercial insurance, home and auto insurance, life insurance, and group benefits for corporations.

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