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Paul Lewis joins Mercer in senior benefits financing role
Paul Lewis, formerly chief business development officer at MAXIS Global Benefits Network, will join Mercer Marsh Benefits next week.
Laurent Nihoul appointed new FERMA CEO
Experienced risk manager and captive operator Laurent Nihoul will become the new CEO of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations from 1 December.
MAXIS promotes Damian Allepuz to EMEA regional director as Aaron Brown to leave
MAXIS Global Benefits Network has appointed Damian Allepuz as regional director, EMEA within its global business development team.
Julia Graham steps down as Airmic chief executive, succeeded by Diane Maxwell
Julia Graham is to step down from her role as chief executive of Airmic, with effect from April 2026. She will be succeeded by business and risk management consultant, Diane Maxwell.
Zurich hires Matthew Moore has head of group captives
Zurich North America has appointed Matthew Moore as executive vice president and head of group captives, effective 29 September.
Aon appoints Leon Walker as EMEA captives leader
Aon has appointed of Leon Walker as EMEA captives leader, effective 1 January 2026.
Daniel Desjardins wish RIMS Ontario Chapter award for services to risk management
RIMS Ontario Chapter (ORIMS) has presented the Donald Stuart award to Daniel Desjardins, senior director of global risk management & insurance at Bombardier.
SCOR appoints alternative solutions underwriter
Ignacio Calderón has joined SCOR as an alternative solutions underwriter, leaving Risk and Reinsurance Solutions (2RS) after five years with the Luxembourg captive manager.
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GCP Short: Can captives support supply chain risk financing?
In this GCP Short, produced in partnership with HDI Global, Richard discusses supply chain risk and how captives can play a role in risk financing with Dan Sammons and Kate Sutcliffe.
GCP Short: Utilising Captives in a Soft Market
In this GCP Short, Richard is joined by Aon's Diane Hanson, Michelle D'Amico and Jay Curtis to discuss how captives are utilised in a soft insurance market.
GCP #126: CICA’s Dan Towle, and 831(b) captive owner Drake Plastics
Richard is joined by CICA President Dan Towle, while Luke hosts a discussion with 831(b) captive owner Drake Plastics Ltd and Dustin Carlson, President of SRA 831(b) Admin.