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AXA XL Adds Bennett Turner, Christopher Fallon to US Mid-Market Team

March 3, 2023

AXA XL Insurance has continued building out its US mid-market business with the additions of Bennett Turner as head of strategy and operations and Christopher Fallon as head of analytics. Both Mr. Turner and Mr. Fallon will be based in Boston, reporting to Matt Waters, head of US middle market. Read More


Nevada Names Scott Kipper Insurance Commissioner

February 23, 2023

Nevada has appointed Scott Kipper insurance commissioner of the Nevada Division of Insurance, effective February 27. Mr. Kipper replaces Barbara Richardson, who resigned after holding the post since March 2016. Mr. Kipper has held the insurance commissioner post twice previously, from 2008 to 2010 and from 2011 to 2015. Read More


Nate Reznicek Elected Next North Carolina Captive Association Chair

February 21, 2023

Nate Reznicek, president of Captives.Insure and head of US distribution at International-Re, has been elected chair of the North Carolina Captive Insurance Association (NCCIA) for 2023–2024. Mr. Reznicek will take office at the annual Commissioner's Luncheon at the NCCIA's annual conference in Asheville, North Carolina, on May 9. Read More


Mark Morris Joining SRS as Managing Director in SRS Advisers Group

February 20, 2023

Mark Morris is joining independent insurance company manager Strategic Risk Solutions (SRS) as a managing director with the SRS Advisers Group. Mr. Morris, a senior captive and risk financing consultant within the captive insurance industry, joins SRS from Lockton Companies. Read More


Tennessee Names Mark Wiedeman Captive Insurance Section Director

February 8, 2023

Mark Wiedeman, a veteran state regulator, has been selected by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) to be director of the TDCI's Captive Insurance Section. Previously, Mr. Wiedeman worked at the Utah Insurance Department before starting a business in captive insurance consulting and contract insurance examinations. Read More