Ardellis Insurance has had its financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and its long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” affirmed by A.M. Best

GreenStars BNP Paribas, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, has had its financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and its long-term issuer credit rating of “a+” affirmed by A.M. Best

The International Centre of Captive Insurance Education has added five new members to its board of directors

Pareto Captive Services and R-Health have launched a partnership to bring enhanced primary care to Pareto’s clients

HIIG has entered into a partnership with Energi Insurance Services to provide a captive insurance solution for energy clients in need of alternative insurance coverage

Monica Everett has left York Risk Services Group and will now provide feasibility, design and implementation services to a variety of captive insurance firms in the capacity of an independent captive consultant

Carey Olsen Bermuda has added Gavin Woods to its corporate practice

The issues caused for captive insurance companies by the Microsoft case and the comments of commissioner Mike Kreidler are not going away, according to John Dies, managing director of tax controversy at alliantgroup

A bill that could provide a landmark captive framework reform in Illinois has been vetoed by governor Bruce Rauner

Sheila Cameron will be the next Lloyd’s Market Association CEO, succeeding David Gittings, who is stepping down at the end of the year after 12 years in the role

BevCap Management, a programme manager for captive insurance companies, has formed a strategic partnership with Virtual physical health company Reflexion Health

Maxseguros EPM has had its financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” affirmed by ratings agency A.M. Best