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Howden Names Philip Stack to Lead US Alternative Risk Practice
Howden appointed Philip Stack as managing director of alternative risk and captives for its US business. Stack will advise clients on insurance program structures and alternative risk transfer solutions, including captives and parametric programs. He previously held roles at Lockton and Marsh and will support Howden's expanding US retail operations. Learn More
Captive Resources Updates Executive Leadership Team
Captive Resources announced executive leadership changes, naming Mike Foley vice chairman and John Pontin president while expanding its executive committee. The updates are designed to strengthen strategic alignment and support continued growth across its property and casualty and health solutions businesses in the captive insurance market. Learn More
Hylant Expands Global Captive Solutions Team with New Hire
Hylant has hired Piper Crockett as a captive account executive within its Global Captive Solutions team. Ms. Crockett brings more than 17 years of experience in the captive insurance industry, with prior roles at Artex Risk Solutions and Marsh. Read More
Vermont Appoints Christine Brown Captive Division Deputy Commissioner
Christine Brown has been appointed deputy commissioner of the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation's Captive Insurance Division. Ms. Brown had served as acting deputy commissioner of the division since the beginning of the year. She had been Vermont's director of captive insurance since 2022 and joined the division in 2003. Read More
Christine Brown Named Acting Deputy Commissioner in Vermont
Christine Brown has been named acting deputy commissioner of Vermont's Captive Insurance Division. A CPA with over 20 years of regulatory experience, she has held key roles since 2003. Ms. Brown's appointment ensures leadership continuity as the state begins its formal search for a permanent deputy commissioner in captive insurance regulation. Read More
Pinnacle Promotes Laura Maxwell to Principal and Consulting Actuary
Pinnacle Actuarial Resources has promoted Laura Maxwell to principal and consulting actuary. With nearly 40 years in property-casualty insurance, Ms. Maxwell advises insurers, captive insurance companies, and public entities. She leads key initiatives at Pinnacle and holds leadership roles in major actuarial organizations, strengthening the firm's industry presence and strategic direction. Read More
Gallagher Re Launches Captives Risk Transfer Team Led by Artex Exec
Gallagher Re has formed a captives risk transfer team within its global facultative unit. Led by Martin Hughes, the team will deliver structured reinsurance and risk transfer solutions for single-parent captives, working with colleagues across treaty, Artex, and specialty businesses to support captive insurance strategies globally. Read More