Executives & Presidents

Kelly Peck-McDonnell, CIP is the Team Lead of Accident Benefits at Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance. She has been with Kent & Essex Mutual for 2+ years. Prior to that, she worked as a fully licensed Independent Adjuster for 20+ years, specializing in Accident Benefits.

She is passionate about the insurance claims industry and the industry friends she has made over the years. Kelly has been on the LCA for 8 years and also served as the Chapter Delegate and the Secretary in previous terms.

Outside of work, Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband, Josh, and their dogs (Joplin & Bowie) at the trailer and travelling. Kelly loves music, reading and trying new restaurants.

Kate is an all-lines adjuster and current Manager of Claims Services at MutualONE Insurance Company.

She began her career over 20 years ago as claims examiner for a small trucking brokerage in London.  Following that, she worked at Claimspro London for 12 years. Kate graduated from University of Western Ontario in 2004 with an honours degree in French Language and Literature.  She obtained her CIP in 2014.

Kate has been a dedicated member of the London Claims Association board for over a decade; serving as President for 5 of those years.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, collecting records, going to concerts and cooking.

Linda has been a claims adjuster at Lambton Mutual for the last 12 years.

Linda loves what she does and has been adjusting claims for over 32 years. Linda has been a dedicated and active member of the London Claims Association board for over 12 years.

She is proud of her wonderful family and has three beautiful grandchildren that keep her young. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling with her husband of 39 years.

Cory is an Accident Benefits adjuster at Definity Insurance where he began his career 11 years ago. Cory graduated in 2004 from the Music Industry Arts program at Fanshawe College. Cory is currently serving his second year on the London Claims Association board.

In his spare time, Cory loves spending time with his wife and son, playing guitar and coaching hockey.

Warren Hamer joins Larrek investigations with over 20 years of marketing and business development experience in the insurance industry. Warren joined the insurance industry working in the independent assessment services field for 10 years. This allowed him to work with various insurance companies and legal firms across Ontario. Warren’s uncompromising integrity has enabled him to market on many different platforms and grow businesses within the industry as well as the legal field.

Warren has built a vast network of clients over the years. He prides himself by following the concept of “Under promise and over deliver”. This philosophy has enabled Warren to build many relationships along with his personality, knowledge, and a good sense of humour.

You may even recognize him as a victim in the original “Scary Movie”. Even though he is no longer acting he enjoys golfing, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Warren has been able to grow and adapt with the changes in the Property and Casualty industry, as well as maintain and build new relationships in conjunction with various organizations such as the Kitchener OIAA chapter, the London OIAA chapter, WICC, and the Ontario Insurance Professionals Association.

Warren operates out of Larrek’s Head office, telephone number 1-888-576-3010. He can also be reached at through his mobile phone number at 1-519-501-4290. His email address is whamer@larrek.com.

Siva (Moe) Maruri is a Commercial Transportation and Cargo Adjuster at Crawford & Company Canada Inc., with over 2 years of experience in the complex claims industry. Prior to this, he spent more than 8 years designing and developing advanced robotic systems for prominent organizations, including Canadian Tire, Nokia, Intel, and Ericsson. Siva holds an engineering degree and an MBA, underscoring his strong technical and business acumen.

Passionate about making a difference, Siva sees the claims industry as an opportunity to support individuals during challenging times and create meaningful solutions. Throughout his career, he has managed complex claims exceeding $5 million in losses across Transportation, Marine, Cargo, BI, and P&C, consistently delivering outcomes that align with policy terms while prioritizing exceptional customer service.

Outside the professional sphere, Siva is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys cycling, volleyball, paddle boarding, and golf. He is also pursuing his passion for aviation by learning to fly Piper and Cessna aircrafts. Additionally, he loves exploring diverse cuisines, meeting new people, and embracing opportunities for continuous learning.

My name is Brian Samways, I presently work as a Senior Healthcare Service Advisor for Aviva Canada and have recently celebrated 10 years Anniversary with Aviva but have worked in Accident Benefits for over 15 years.  I am married to my wife Theresa, and between the two of us have 4 children, 25, 23, 21 and 15 years old.  Outside of work when not attending my son’s hockey and soccer; I enjoy spending weekends away at my trailer and playing hockey.

Hi everyone! I’m Jamaal Cornwall, and I’m thrilled to be joining the board. I’ve spent over 15 years in the insurance industry, specializing in Accident Benefits claims. Throughout my career, I’ve built a reputation as a compassionate, detail-oriented professional who’s passionate about doing right by people — whether they’re clients, colleagues, or new adjusters finding their footing.

On the personal side, I’m married to Natalie — the real boss — and together we’ve got three energetic boys: Isaiah, Braylon, and Owen. My house is a mix of basketball drills, video game battles, and the occasional “who left this sock here?” interrogation. When I’m not helping settle claims or refereeing sibling debates, you’ll find me shooting hoops or trying to convince my kids I’m still good at Fortnite (jury’s still out).

I’m excited to bring my perspective and energy to the board, and I look forward to collaborating with all of you to drive meaningful impact.

James Gagnon is a multi-lines independent adjuster with Sedgwick Canada. James has over a decade of experience in hospitality and customer service and has earned his Master’s Degree from McMaster University which has prepared him for his transition into the insurance industry. James’ experience in client-facing roles, combined with his educational background, has provided him with a strong foundation for handling all lines of claims handling. His professional focus has been on General Liability, Residential and Commercial Property, as well as Automobile Theft. Outside of claims, James enjoys camping, rock climbing, and hiking.

Amanda Lynn Stubley is the claims manager for Sedgwick Delegated Authority Canada, Sedgwick’s Lloyd’s TPA unit. She and the team handle commercial 1st party property as well as third party claims on casualty, environmental, E&O, Professional liability and other specialty covers. She returned to the insurance industry in 2023, having previously worked at Cooperators as an AB /BI adjuster and litigation coordinator. She started her career as an IA at Faber Insurance Adjusters.

In her time out of the industry, Amanda had 2 kids and earned a BA from Western and a MA in Folklore from UNC. She lives in London where she performs stringband music occasionally as The Heartaches with her husband.