BlueStone Advisors, an independent insurance brokerage firm, has appointed Michael Hansen as vice president in the employee benefits division

The Delaware State Senate has passed Senate Bill 36, which is an act to amend title 18 of the Delaware Code relating to captive insurance companies

A.M. Best has upgraded the long-term issuer credit rating to “a+” from “a” and affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) of PMG Assurance, which is based in Bermuda. The outlook of these credit ratings is stable

Compre, the international specialist legacy group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Apollo Syndicate Management to launch a new Lloyd’s legacy Syndicate 1994

While EIOPA’s advice, if implemented, would have the disadvantage of adding to complexity in the regime, A.M. Best’s says the proposals make a start in moving Solvency II “somewhat closer to providing an economic picture of insurers”

Corant Global has appointed Steven Beard as executive director, effective immediately

Scott Strenger will be responsible for recruiting large commercial insurance clients to the firm’s property and casualty division

The new bill, House Bill 50, will require the Utah risk manager to coordinate and cooperate with any covered entity having responsibility for risk control and safety of school districts and charter schools

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has revealed it licensed three new captives, four new captive cells, and two special purpose vehicles in 2020, while 18 captives or cells surrendered their licenses

The European Commission has stopped the clock on its in-depth investigation into Aon and WTW merger after both parties failed to supply the necessary information in time

Ankur Kacker has been promoted to UK digital asset leader in the financial and professional practice within Marsh JLT Specialty

Canopius Group, a leading global specialty (re)insurer, has appointed Neil Robertson as deputy group CEO, effective from 4 May