Awards and Recognition
ICCIE Seeks Nominations for Captive Education Leader Award
The International Center for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE) is accepting nominations through October 31, 2026, for its annual Captive Education Leader Award. The award recognizes an active or recently retired professional who has made outstanding contributions to captive insurance education. Anyone may nominate a candidate by submitting a written explanation of up to 250 words online. Learn More
ICCIE Honors Educators, Graduates, and New Board Members
The International Center for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE) recognized captive insurance educators, professionals, and recent Associate in Captive Insurance and Certificate in Captive Insurance graduates during the 2026 Vermont Captive Insurance Association conference. The organization honored Michael Douglas, Karin Landry, and Steven Gruber, welcomed three new board members, announced increased financial support from Captive Insurance Companies Association, and shared updates on its conference raffle, anniversary celebration, and office relocation. Learn More
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. Read 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. Read 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