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Kevin Mead to Retire as VCIA President and CEO
Kevin Mead will step down as CEO of the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA), beginning a leadership transition process. Mr. Mead, who joined VCIA in 2022, will assist the board in identifying his successor. The announcement comes as VCIA celebrates its 40th year and continues to advance its captive insurance mission. Learn More
Leslie Robinson to Receive 2025 Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award
Leslie Robinson will be honored posthumously with the 2025 Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bermuda Captive Conference for her leadership and impact in captive insurance. A mentor and industry advocate, Ms. Robinson played a pivotal role in promoting Bermuda as a global insurance hub and supporting future industry professionals. Learn More
Leading from the Ground Up: Courtney Boles on Captive Insurance, Career Growth, and Getting Involved
Courtney Boles, director of operations at Management Services International, discusses her path from administrative assistant to captive insurance leader. She shares practical insights on forming and operating captives, engaging stakeholders, and how artificial intelligence and parametric underwriting are shaping the industry's future. Her story offers valuable lessons on leadership and innovation in risk management. Read More
Jonathan Pruzan Appointed to Truist Board of Directors
Truist appoints Jonathan Pruzan, a veteran financial executive with decades of experience in strategy, operations, and governance, to its board of directors. Read More
HDI Global Names Phil McDowell to Lead Sales for IP and Captive Insurance
HDI Global has appointed Phil McDowell as global sales and distribution lead for international programs (IP) and captive insurance. Based in London, Mr. McDowell will focus on enhancing broker relationships, digital platforms, and global marketing. His experience at RSA and Allianz supports HDI's strategy to expand its multinational insurance and captive insurance offerings. Read More
Lloyd's Names Patrick Tiernan as Next Chief Executive Officer
Patrick Tiernan has been appointed CEO of Lloyd's, effective June 1, 2025, pending regulatory approval. Currently chief of markets, Mr. Tiernan brings nearly 30 years of insurance leadership experience. He succeeds John Neal, who led the organization through a major performance turnaround during his 7-year tenure. Read More
Three Risk Professionals Inducted into RIMS Hall of Fame
RIMS inducted Dr. Gert Cruywagen, Susan Meltzer, and Bradley Wood into the Risk Management Hall of Fame at RISKWORLD 2025 in Chicago, recognizing their global contributions to advancing the risk profession. The honorees shaped corporate governance, education, and risk policy throughout decades of leadership across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Read More