Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has hired Scott Sayce as global head of cyber, effective 1 September 2021

A.M. Best has affirmed the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” of W. R. Berkley Corporation, based in Connecticut as well as all associated long-term issue credit ratings and indicative long-term IRs for securities issued by W. R. Berkley

A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a+” of Blue Whale Re, based in Vermont

Petra Hielkema has been appointed by the European Council as chairperson of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority

RISCS has established a new cell captive in Labuan for an Australian-based client

Based in San Francisco, Ken Lorber will play a lead role in building out the business in the US, structuring bespoke insurance and reinsurance solutions for McGill and Partners’ clients.

Kyle Mrotek, consulting actuary, TAA, says: “The merger brings together two actuarial firms with similar values and cultures and is a positive development for both employees and clients”

The guidelines comprise the principles and provision of the Code of Corporate Governance, which apply to all financial institutions within scope, and additional guidelines for locally incorporated financial institutions

William Spiegel says: “2020 was a challenging year and the pandemic tested the resilience of our employees and our business model"

Vermont governor Phil Scott has signed new captive bill legislation into law, which aims to strengthen the state’s captive regulation in a variety of areas

Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has appointed Robert Thomas as group head of data strategy and technology

A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” of Nissan Global Reinsurance, based in Bermuda