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Montana Taps Kari Leonard as State's Top Captive Insurance Regulator

June 26, 2023

Kari Leonard, a veteran Montana regulator, has been named to succeed Steve Matthews, who is retiring at the end of June, as the domicile's top captive insurance regulator. Ms. Leonard will serve as chief examiner and captive insurance coordinator in the Office of the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance. Read More


Robert Nizzi Joins Skyward Specialty To Lead Captive Division

June 23, 2023

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc. has named Robert Nizzi as senior vice president to lead the company's Captive division. Mr. Nizzi's 30-year career has included identifying captive insurance opportunities, fostering strong partnerships in the captive insurance market, and leading organizations to significant growth and increased market presence. Read More


Cayman Islands Monetary Authority Names Insurance Supervision Head

June 21, 2023

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has appointed Kara Ebanks as head of its Insurance Supervision Division. Ms. Ebanks has served as deputy head of the division since April 2021. Since joining CIMA in 2007, she has been a core member of the insurance team. Read More


Montana Captive Insurance Regulator Steve Matthews To Retire

June 20, 2023

Steve Matthews, Montana's long-time top captive insurance regulator, will be retiring at the end of June. Mr. Matthews, chief financial examiner and captive insurance coordinator in the Office of the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Montana State Auditor, has been in his position since 2005. Read More


Lockton Expands Alternative Risk Practice with Two Promotions

June 14, 2023

Lockton has expanded its Alternative Risk Practice through the promotions of Trissa Melnychenko and Nick Martin to vice presidents, risk finance consultants. In their new roles, Ms. Melnychenko and Mr. Martin will provide strategic consulting to Lockton's global clients on a wide range of risk financing alternatives. Read More