MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN) has appointed Nicola Fordham as chief solutions officer, transitioning from her previous role as chief underwriting officer to lead a new function within the company

Ryan Specialty has completed the acquisition of P&C managing general underwriters (MGUs) owned by Ethos Specialty Insurance from Ascot Group

Blackwell Captive Solutions has teamed up with WellRithms to provide advanced medical bill review and payment integrity services for stop-loss captives

The collaboration will introduce clients to employee benefit captives, reshaping legal cannabis companies' approach to evaluating health benefits

Howden, following its February 2024 acquisition of ARM Holdings, an European independent insurance manager specialising in captives, now manages around 100 captive insurance companies worldwide

Heather Legg joins the firm from Validus Reinsurance, where she worked for five years, most recently as chief agent for the Canadian branch

Altea will now provide integrated insurance and risk management solutions for healthcare professionals across the EEA, supported by the AlteaPlus platform

Thomas Lillelund will take over the role of CEO of Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty in early 2025 once his existing commitments have ended

The International Centre for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE), in partnership with the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA), has raised close to US$60,000 in annual fundraising during last month’s VCIA Conference

Mauricio Ocampo Gómez, country manager of Everest in Colombia, will lead the team to provide a wide range of insurance products and risk solutions for key sectors, including property, casualty, energy and financial lines

He has more than 25 years of general insurance experience at senior levels, including 10 years at the Prudential Regulation Authority

The Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) will hold its roadshow educational event on 29 October in Philadelphia