PoloWorks has appointed Rob Gibbs as CEO effective 24 November 2026. Gibbs will lead the next phase of PoloWorks’ development, with a focus on bringing together PoloWorks and cfollowing completion of the acquisition, subject to regulatory approval. His priorities will include...

Industry veteran Steve Bauman has left his role as global programmes and captives director for the Americas at AXA XL.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published Revenue Procedure 2026-35, which includes increases to the 831(b) micro-captive premium limit for taxable years beginning in 2026 as adjustment for inflation.  The new premium limit under IRS § 831(b), which allows small...

Ennadifi brings 16 years of experience in (re)insurance, specialising in ART, structured and parametric solutions.

Captive Intelligence understands that Peter Mullen, a founding member of Artex, and current chairman, is stepping into a more active role as executive chairman, ensuring a smooth transition.

Finansinspektionen (the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority) licenced the latest captive on 22 June.

ByteDance, the fast-growing Chinese multinational which owns TikTok, has received approval from Lloyd’s to launch its own Captive Syndicate.

Richard is joined by and Dawn Hiestand, Chief Underwriting Officer and Head of Captives for Artex North America, and Beth Jacobsen, Executive Vice President of Captive Management in North America.