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Zurich North America Appoints Matthew Moore as Head of Group Captives
Zurich North America has named Matthew Moore as executive vice president, head of group captives. Based in Chicago, he will report to Alex Wells. Mr. Moore brings nearly 17 years at The Hartford, where he led captives and loss sensitive programs. He succeeds Dawn Hiestand, who joined Artex earlier this year. Learn More
TDCI Names Brittany Thompson Director of Internal Audit
Brittany Thompson has been promoted to director of internal audit at the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI). A certified fraud examiner with extensive experience, Ms. Thompson will oversee audits, investigations, and compliance efforts, supporting strong governance and risk management across the department, including oversight functions relevant to captive insurance regulations. Learn More
Pinnacle's Aaron Hillebrandt Named to Hall of Fame at Illinois State
Aaron Hillebrandt, principal and consulting actuary at Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc., has been inducted into Illinois State University's College of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame. A former ISU mathematics lecturer and an honorably discharged United States Marine Corps veteran, he has over 18 years of experience as an actuary. Read More
Alliant Names Nick Martin to Lead Alternative Risk Transfer Platform
Nick Martin has been named senior vice president at Alliant Insurance Services to lead its national alternative risk transfer platform. He brings more than a decade of experience in captive insurance, self-insurance, and complex risk financing strategies, further enhancing Alliant's capabilities in nontraditional risk management solutions. Read More
Tennessee Commerce and Insurance Department Promotes 3 Leaders
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) announced leadership promotions for Bill Huddleston, Keith Boring, and Scott McAnally. These appointments strengthen oversight in insurance, operations, and regulatory affairs. All three bring extensive experience in Tennessee state government to their new roles, supporting TDCI's mission of protecting Tennesseans and empowering professionals. Read More
Bermuda Captive Network Appoints Helen Souza as Consultant
Helen Souza has been named consultant to the Bermuda Captive Network, where she will lead membership growth and business development. With a strong background in Bermuda's captive insurance sector, she brings extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and strategic communications through her work at Exordium, HSBC, and the Bermuda Business Development Agency. Read More
Brandy Vannoy Named Next Managing Partner at Johnson Lambert
Brandy Vannoy has been elected managing partner of Johnson Lambert, a firm known for its captive insurance expertise. She will succeed John Prescott at the end of 2025. With over 20 years at the firm, Vannoy will lead its continued growth, innovation, and client service across the insurance and tax sectors. Read More