Gray said: “I am excited about the opportunity of joining SRS. It was a difficult decision to leave Willis Towers Watson after 28 years at the firm, but I felt the time was right for a new challenge"

The programme includes a series of workshops in which AXA XL and its clients will experiment and test new solutions, resulting in a prototype and business case

A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a+” of Sooner Insurance Company, the captive insurance company of ConocoPhillips

In her new role, Schneider will be working with non-profit clients as well as managing audit services for some of the firm’s captive insurance clients

Risk Strategies has named Michael Sean Grant as employee benefits practice leader for the firm’s greater New York region

Hardy will manage multiple captive and traditional insurance teams, non-profit and governmental teams and as well as helping lead the firm’s forensic investigations

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty and Allianz Germany have made leadership changes, effective 1 December

Evergreen Insurance, the pure captive of Evergreen Group, underwrites mainly marine, aviation and property risks related to the group’s operations

More promotions at Rives & Associates as Jacob Allen becomes senior audit manager

Guy Carpenter has appointed Robert Johnston as chairman of the firm’s Bermuda operations, and Peter Komposch as head of casualty and specialty in Bermuda

Sawyer will be based in Chicago and will report to Brannan Johnston, US strategic risk consulting practice leader

A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” of Eni Insurance Designated Activity Company, a captive of Eni