NFP Risk & Insurance Strategy Collective (RISC) has appointed Amanda Wescott as vice president, director of captives operations. Wescott will continue to be based in Vermont and will be responsible for the oversight and growth of US team members within NFP's captive operations. She will collaborate with Kara Tencellent and Tracy Stopford, co-leaders of NFP RISC, along with Jonathan McKenzie, head of NFP RISC's US captive management operations Wescott will also be responsible for managing and growing captive businesses in its US and offshore domiciles. She has more than 15 years of account management and leadership experience. Wescott joins NFP RISC from Marsh, where she served as vice president for four years. Prior to that, she worked as a senior account manager at Willis Towers Watson for four and a half years. Commenting on her appointment, Wescott says: “I feel fortunate to bring my industry experience and knowledge to this talented and dynamic team. With a foundation and shared vision for growing the captive practice, we will further differentiate the value we offer to clients, colleagues and industry service professionals we work with closely."