Lockton has appointed Ellen Sue Bernards and Philip Stack as managing directors of the Alternative Risk Solutions Practice division

Sentry, a mutual insurance company known for its expertise in business insurance, also provides coverage for non-standard auto, motorcycle, and off-road vehicles through its Dairyland brand

In his new role, Gregg Monte will focus on empowering clients in the private equity sector by leveraging more than two decades of industry knowledge

The ratings reflect the captive’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management

Before joining the firm, Terri Barnes served as chief financial officer at Carolina Farmers Mutual Insurance Company and as audit manager at Rives and Associates

The panel, moderated by MM Lee, executive director of the General Business Division of the HKIA, pulled together senior executives in the industry to discuss the use of captives in managing risks derived from overseas energy projects

Bringing more than 20 years of experience, Ben Preston has held various senior positions at Marsh Canada, where he served most recently as SVP

The move aims to capitalise on growth opportunities in Bermuda, providing insurance and risk management expertise in financial lines, construction, energy, marine, and P&C

Michael Albian has fifteen years of experience in the insurance industry, especially in creating and managing group captive programmes

HDI Global Insurance Company, US subsidiary of HDI Global, has launched its excess life sciences liability policy, offering coverages up to US$10 million in capacity

The company will now provide cat bond trustee and paying agent services to insurance and reinsurance companies

The partnership intends to provide full programme administration for US and UK-based industry-specific platforms in the construction, legal, salon/spa, fitness and field service sectors