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Courtney Claflin Leaves Top University of California Captive Post

April 19, 2022

Courtney Claflin, the veteran executive director of captive programs at the University of California Office of the President, left his position earlier this month after 7 years. Mr. Claflin's role with the university involved the development, implementation, and management of captives. Read More


Delaware's Steve Kinion Earns ICCIE's ACI Designation

April 14, 2022

Steve Kinion, director of Delaware's Bureau of Captive and Financial Insurance Products, has earned the International Center for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE) Associate in Captive Insurance (ACI) designation. Mr. Kinion has been Delaware's top captive insurance regulator since 2009. Read More


AXA XL Appoints Gabriel Okolski to PRCB Senior Underwriting Post

April 12, 2022

AXA XL has appointed Gabriel Okolski senior underwriter, Americas, of its Political Risk, Credit, and Bond (PRCB) business, based in Washington, DC. In his new role, Mr. Okolski is responsible for new business production, underwriting, and client and broker relationships. Read More


Tennessee Names Daniel Clements Assistant Captive Section Director

March 25, 2022

Daniel Clements, a veteran insurance executive and regulator, will join the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance's (TDCI) Captive Insurance Section as its assistant director. Mr. Clements previously worked at the TDCI, where he was in charge of examinations of insurance companies. Read More


Concert Group Holdings Appoints Sam LaDuca Chief Actuary

March 25, 2022

Recently formed insurance fronting business Concert Group Holdings, Inc., has appointed Sam LaDuca as chief actuary. Mr. LaDuca, who will report to Concert Group's CEO Jonathan Reiss, will take his new post on April 1, 2022. Mr. LaDuca joins Concert after 25 years with Merchants Insurance Group. Read More