Artex Risk Solutions has appointed CEO and co-founder Peter Mullen as chairman, effective from 1 Jan 2025, with Zeb Holt succeeding as designated CEO, effective from 1 July.

Guy Carpenter has launched the Capital & Advisory group as part of its Global Capital Solutions and has appointed Alexander Schnieders as global head of the new division.

The partnership will introduce a ‘Ready for Guidewire’ accelerator, facilitating rapid and repeatable integration between WTW’s Radar analytics software and Guidewire PolicyCenter.

In the event, held at KPMG headquarters in Boston, guests were provided with an overview of captive insurance, collaboration examples, as well as insights on tax and accounting.

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of "A+" (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “aa-” (Superior) of Berkley Life and Health Insurance, a medical group captive.

In his new position, Collin Anderson will lead Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers’s public outreach agenda, research international public policy and insurance regulation developments.

Based in New York, Thomas Leone will report to Nicolas Burnet, chief financial officer (CFO) at Sompo, and take over from Mark Silverstein, who will retire from the role after more than 18 years with the business.

Lloyd’s opens a new office in Miami, expanding their business across four offices in the Americas: New York, Miami, Rio de Janeiro, and Toronto.

Mayur Doshi has been working for Everest since 2019 as vice president, US treaty casualty, responsible for treaty and faculative reinsurance purchasing.

The new programme aims to help insurers reduce underwriting risk, improve cyber resilience, and stop breaches.

Based in Illinois, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquires the Pennsylvania-based Crawford Insurance

In the new role, Sophia Torielli will oversee operational efficiency, process optimisation, and team leadership, contributing to the company’s mission of delivering innovative alternative funding solutions.