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Allianz Names Stephen Morton Global Captive Fronting Head
Allianz Commercial appointed Stephen Morton global head of captive fronting and captive solutions, effective March 1, 2027. Based in Paris, Mr. Morton will oversee captive insurance and multinational programs. He succeeds Brian McNamara, who is retiring. Mr. Morton brings more than 30 years of insurance experience, including senior roles at American International Group, Inc. Learn More
CIC Services Hires Tyler Lamb for Sales and Underwriting Role
CIC Services has hired Tyler Lamb as manager of sales operations and underwriting. Mr. Lamb brings nearly 18 years of insurance industry experience spanning underwriting, risk assessment, sales, claims, and training. He will support the captive insurance management firm's underwriting activities, risk evaluation, and coordination between its sales and underwriting functions. Learn More
IMAC Names 4 Recipients of 2026 Educational Scholarships
The Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC) named 4 recipients of its 2026 Educational Scholarship Fund, supporting Caymanian students pursuing degrees in engineering, accountancy, data science, film production, and finance. Since 1994, the captive insurance industry association's scholarship fund has raised more than US$5 million and helped more than 90 Caymanian students access tertiary education. Read More
South Carolina Expands Captive Insurance Division Amid Domicile Growth
South Carolina is expanding its Captives Division as captive insurance formations continue to grow. The state licensed 15 captives in 2025 and 14 since the start of 2026. Newer staff members Colin Anderson, Ryan Borkowski, and Ann Cunniffe support financial analysis, licensing, solvency oversight, and regulatory compliance for captives statewide. Read More
North Carolina Insurance Department Names New Chief Deputy
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey named Chuck Myers chief deputy commissioner, effective Oct. 1. Mr. Myers, formerly a Louisiana deputy insurance commissioner, succeeds retiring Jackie Obusek. His background spans insurance regulation, law enforcement, fraud investigations, and accounting, including leadership roles in Louisiana and Virginia and more than 20 years as an agent. Read More
Captives Insure Names Rachel Kortman Chief Underwriting Officer
Captives Insure appointed Rachel Kortman as chief underwriting officer to oversee underwriting governance and portfolio quality across all business lines. Bringing more than 20 years of commercial property and casualty experience, she will help expand the firm's underwriting capabilities as demand for captive insurance and alternative risk financing continues to grow. Read More
NCCIA Elects New Board Members, Announces 2026–2027 Officers
The North Carolina Captive Insurance Association announced its 2026–2027 board officers and elected three new directors to 3-year terms. The leadership changes include a new chair, vice chair, secretary, and three incoming board members who will begin serving during the association's annual conference in Charlotte. Read More