Former House Financial Services Committee Senior Counsel joins Corgi to lead federal government affairs at the intersection of AI, insurance, and financial services

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Corgi Insurance, the AI-native, full-stack financial infrastructure company, today announced the appointment of McArn Bennett as Head of Public Policy and Corporate Affairs. Bennett will lead Corgi’s federal policy strategy and engagement with policymakers and regulators as AI reshapes insurance and financial services.

Bennett brings more than 15 years of experience spanning public policy, law, government affairs, financial services, and strategic communications. Before joining Corgi, he founded Marshwood Policy & Strategy, advising clients on federal and state financial services policy and regulatory engagement. He previously spent seven and a half years on the Financial Services Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, most recently as Senior Counsel on the Subcommittee on Capital Markets.

During his time on the Committee, Bennett helped develop the capital formation agenda, led legislative and oversight programs, and worked closely with the SEC, financial regulators, congressional leadership, and industry stakeholders. Earlier, he served as Legislative Counsel to Congressman Tom Rice (SC) and worked in political affairs and stakeholder communications at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

In his new role, Bennett will build Corgi’s federal government affairs function, with a focus on Congress, the SEC, Treasury, and relevant industry associations. He will help shape Corgi’s positions on emerging federal AI and fintech policy, develop congressional and regulatory strategy, and build relationships with policymakers.

“Washington is at an inflection point for AI, financial services, and insurance, and Corgi has a unique perspective on all three,” said Emily Yuan, Co-Founder and COO of Corgi Insurance. “McArn brings deep policy expertise, firsthand experience with Congress and the SEC, and a strong understanding of how policy gets made. We’re thrilled to have him helping Corgi engage with policymakers as the future of insurance takes shape.”

Bennett’s background includes expertise in SEC and capital markets policy, congressional strategy, financial regulation, entrepreneurship and innovation, and the policymaking process. At Corgi, he will help translate the company’s technology and business objectives into clear, credible messages for policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders.

About Corgi Insurance

Corgi Insurance is an AI financial infrastructure company built to make insurance and financial services better, faster, and more affordable. Headquartered in San Francisco, Corgi has raised over $378 million, and has offices globally in New York, London, Atlanta, Salt Lake City, Dallas, and Chicago. Learn more at www.corgi.com.

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Corgi
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SHANGHAI, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hosted within the IMCAS China Conference venue at W Shanghai – The Bund, Singclean 2nd International Medical Aesthetic Leaders Summit themed “Global Vision, Embark on a New Chapter” came to a successful conclusion.

Gathering top global doctors and industry partners, the summit built a cross-border professional dialogue platform. Experts delivered in-depth speeches on Singfiller and Singderm dermal fillers, covering injection techniques, aesthetic solutions and raw material quality control, charting pathways toward standardized and high-quality industry development.

Precision Shaping in Three Key Zones

Dr. Zhu Yuan, a leading Chinese skeletal aesthetics expert, shared precision injection strategy for comprehensive aesthetic design, focusing on shoulder reshaping, tear trough plumping and lip augmentation. She proposed an innovative combined technique to balance contour beauty and dynamic naturality.

Praising Singfiller, she noted its stable shaping, natural resilience and excellent compatibility with collagen and regenerative materials, fully meeting dynamic aesthetic needs.

Customized Plans via Four-Dimensional Assessment

Dr. Diogo Melo, a renowned Brazilian plastic surgeon, introduced full-face hyaluronic acid treatment based on a four-dimensional facial assessment of chronological stage, facial pattern, skeletal profile and treatment timeline. He emphasized abandoning stereotyped treatments and standardized phased procedures.

He affirmed that Singderm’s superior support and deformation resistance perfectly adapts to the needs of different diagnostic and treatment stages—including skeletal reconstruction, volume augmentation, and fine micro-adjustments—helping to achieve long-lasting, natural, and individualized aesthetic outcomes.

Raw-Material Excellence as Quality Foundation

Mr. Antoine Clavier-Choo, Chief Commercial Officer APAC, HTL Biotechnology-a global leader in pharma-grade biopolymers, underscored the raw material quality behind Singfiller and Singderm—drawing directly from HTL’s HA supply. Sourced from French facilities under stringent international pharmaceutical regulations, it is produced via proprietary fermentation and multi-stage purification to yield high-purity fibers.

With more than 30 years of zero batch recalls and manufacturing operations regularly audited by leading healthcare companies worldwide, HTL delivers fibers with consistent quality and reliability.

Looking Ahead

The summit marks a key milestone in Singclean’s globalization and academic development. Moving forward, Singclean will deepen global supply chain cooperation, prioritize technological innovation and clinical academia, build an open cross-border exchange platform for physicians, and deliver high-standard aesthetic services to boost the sustainable and innovative development of the global medical aesthetics industry.

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MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PhilWeb Corporation (PSE: WEB) today announced the election of prominent business leader Lance Y. Gokongwei as Chairman of the Board of Directors. 

This leadership transition completes the Company’s institutional governance restructuring, following Gokongwei’s recent ₱2.02 billion strategic equity investment and his appointment to the Board in July. The election signals PhilWeb’s definitive shift from cross-border capital formation to the aggressive, large-scale execution of its commercial B2B AI-enabled technology roadmap. 

“This transition marks a critical inflection point for our capitalization and operational scale,” said Chairman Lance Y. Gokongwei. “Our objective is clear: to deploy institutional-grade, AI-powered infrastructure that establishes a new operational standard for security and compliance across the regulated digital ecosystem.” 

AI-Enabled Tech and Expanding Transnational B2B Strategy

Under Chairman Gokongwei’s strategic oversight, PhilWeb is accelerating the deployment of its enterprise artificial intelligence layer. This technological pivot completes the Company’s transition into an institutional-grade digital infrastructure provider capable of powering complex industrial integrations. 

The immediate operational mandate focuses on the integration of high-value backend capabilities:

Real-Time Operational MonitoringAlgorithmic Risk ManagementRegulatory Compliance AutomationAnti-Fraud DetectionData-Driven Customer Lifecycle Optimization

President of PhilWeb, Brian Ng, stated: “Having Lance Gokongwei step into the Chairman role provides the institutional governance required for our next phase of scale. His strategic oversight ensures that our AI infrastructure rollout—specifically engineered to serve the complex backend needs of premium commercial tourism complexes and multinational platform providers—is executed with absolute capital market discipline.” 

Building an Interconnected B2B Commercial Moat

The governance upgrade strengthens PhilWeb’s position as the foundational operational backbone for the regulated digital technology sector. 

Currently, the Company’s AI-driven technology powers a premier, interconnected ecosystem connecting Southeast Asia’s top-tier commercial and cultural tourism conglomerates, multinational digital platforms, and licensed institutional partners. Furthermore, PhilWeb continues to embed elite global digital content and R&D institutions into its unified digital infrastructure, securing deep commercial moats and operational dominance in the B2B market. 

About PhilWeb Corporation (PSE:WEB)

PhilWeb Corporation is a Philippine Stock Exchange-listed technology company providing digital infrastructure, operational systems, and platform technology solutions supporting regulated digital ecosystems in the Philippines.

The Company focuses on scalable infrastructure, AI-enabled operational systems, compliance technologies, and platform solutions designed to support licensed operators and long-term ecosystem growth.

Investor Relations Contact:

Kenneth Ke
Group Investment Head
PhilWeb Corporation
Email: kenneth.ke@philweb.com.ph

Dian Agcapen
Investor Relations & Public Relations Director
PhilWeb Corporation
Email: apagcapen@philweb.com.ph

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