Awards and Recognition
Sandy Bigglestone Receives VCIA Industry Service Award
Sandy Bigglestone received Vermont Captive Insurance Association's (VCIA's) Industry Service Award, recognizing her contributions to captive insurance and Vermont's captive community. Reflecting on 30 years with the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, Ms. Bigglestone emphasized regulatory leadership, collaboration, continued learning, purposeful progress, and the collective effort behind Vermont's success as a leading captive domicile. Learn More
Temple Students Win CICA Captive Insurance Essay Contest
Temple University students won first place in the 2025–2026 Captive Insurance Companies Association (CICA) student essay contest on captive insurance and risk management. Teams from St. Mary's University and the University of Wisconsin–Madison placed second and third. Winners will present their research at the CICA International Conference and be published by Captive Insurance Times. Learn More
CICA Honors Ward Ching, Hyatt with Top Captive Industry Awards
The Captive Insurance Companies Association (CICA) honored Ward Ching with its 2026 Distinguished Service Award and Hyatt with the Outstanding Captive Award at its international conference. The awards recognize leadership, innovation, and the strategic use of captive insurance to strengthen risk financing and support evolving corporate risk management needs. Read More
Bala Nadarajah Posthumously Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Bala Nadarajah was posthumously awarded the Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bermuda Captive Conference. He was recognized for his pivotal role in shaping Bermuda's insurance and reinsurance sectors, contributing to its global status as a leading jurisdiction. His legacy continues to influence the captive insurance industry. Read More
ICCIE's Latest Updates: 20 Years of Captive Insurance Education
In a milestone year for the International Center for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE), the organization is set to mark its 20th anniversary with a celebration. Read More
CICA Accepting Nominations for Board Positions, Annual Awards
The Captive Insurance Companies Association (CICA) is accepting nominations for its board of directors and its 2024 Distinguished Service Award and Outstanding Captive Award. Nominations for the CICA board seats and the two awards must be submitted by December 31. Read More
Eduardo Fox Receives Bermuda Captive Conference's Fred Reiss Award
Eduardo Fox is the recipient of the 2023 Bermuda Captive Conference Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding commitment and contributions to Bermuda's captive insurance industry. Mr. Fox's captive insurance career has spanned 30 years and has seen him playing a role in developing the Latin American captive insurance market. Read More