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Ethan Allen Appointed Vice President of Business Development at RMA
Ethan Allen has been appointed vice president of business development at Risk Management Advisors (RMA), to further RMA's commitment to accelerating growth and expanding market presence. Mr. Allen will oversee all business development initiatives, including market expansion, client acquisition, and strategic partnership cultivation. He will focus on driving revenue growth and strengthening relationships with key industry partners. Learn More
Typhaine Beauperin to Step Down as FERMA CEO, Secretary General
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) has announced that Typhaine Beauperin will step down from her roles as CEO and secretary general of the federation in June. Ms. Beauperin became FERMA CEO in December 2015 and was appointed secretary general in 2019. Learn More
Vermont Taps Kaj Samsom to Lead Department of Financial Regulation
The State of Vermont has named Kaj Samsom commissioner of the Department of Financial Regulation (DFR). Prior to his appointment as DFR commissioner, Mr. Samsom, who brings both public and private sector experience to his new role, most recently was chief auditor at the National Life Group. Read More
Tennessee Names John Dunne Assistant Director of Captive Section
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) has promoted John Dunne to assistant director of the department's Captive Section. Immediately prior to being promoted to the assistant director position, Mr. Dunne was lead analyst in the TDCI's Captive Section. Read More
South Carolina Appoints Andy Noga as Director of Captive Insurance
Andy Noga has been appointed director of captives at the South Carolina Department of Insurance. With over 30 years of industry experience, Mr. Noga will oversee the state's growing captive insurance market, which includes 233 active companies across diverse sectors such as health care, finance, and manufacturing. Read More
Elyssa Nagle Named to Captive International’s FORTY Under 40
Elyssa Nagle of Johnson Lambert was named to a leading 2025 "40 under 40" list honoring rising stars in the captive insurance industry. Known for her leadership, mentorship, and technical expertise, she plays a key role in advancing captive education and guiding the next generation of industry professionals. Read More
Lara Martiner Named Global Head of Alternative Risk Transfer at Allianz
Allianz Commercial appointed Lara Martiner as global head of alternative risk transfer. She will continue leading Allianz Risk Transfer AG, focusing on captive insurance, structured insurance, and parametric solutions to meet rising client demand for nontraditional risk strategies. Ms. Martiner succeeds Grant Maxwell, who will leave Allianz in June. Read More