Don Loonam
About Don Loonam
Don Loonam serves as the Chief Operating Officer at COVU, leveraging over twenty years of executive leadership experience in financial services, insurance, and edtech markets. He previously held key positions at companies such as AccuQuote, HealthCare.com, and AcademixDirect, and aims to build a multi-billion dollar company focused on next-generation insurance distribution.
Current Role at COVU
Don Loonam serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at COVU, a position he has held since 2024. He operates from the San Francisco Bay Area in a hybrid work environment. In this role, he partners with Ali Safavi and Tasos Chatzimichailidis to scale the company, utilizing their collective experience and networks. Loonam aims to establish COVU as a multi-billion dollar enterprise focused on next-generation insurance distribution.
Previous Experience at AccuQuote
Loonam worked at AccuQuote from 2008 to 2014, holding the position of Executive Vice President for six years. Prior to this role, he served as the Senior Vice President of Marketing, Sales, and Fulfillment Operations from 2008 to 2011. His tenure at AccuQuote contributed to his extensive knowledge in the insurance sector.
Leadership at HealthCare.com
From 2021 to 2022, Loonam held the position of Chief Executive Officer at HealthCare.com in New York, New York. His leadership during this period was part of his broader career in executive roles, emphasizing his capabilities in managing operations within the healthcare and insurance industries.
Experience at AcademixDirect, Inc.
Loonam served as CEO of AcademixDirect, Inc. from 2015 to 2018, following his role as President from 2014 to 2018. His leadership at AcademixDirect focused on business development and client relationship management, enhancing the company's market presence.
Educational Background
Loonam studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from 1990 to 1992. He also attended Parkland Community College from 1987 to 1989, focusing on General Business and Commerce. This educational foundation supports his extensive experience in executive leadership across various industries.