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The next generation of captive insurance leaders is here! Captive International’s 2025 FORTY Under 40 honourees have been revealed! After a record number of nominations and a rigorous review process, we’re thrilled to introduce the rising stars shaping the future of captive insurance. This year’s list highlights 40 dynamic professionals who are making a significant impact across the industry, driving innovation, and redefining best practices. Whether you're looking to discover fresh talent, celebrate your peers, or benchmark excellence, this report is a must-read. A huge thank you to our esteemed judging panel, whose expertise helped identify the brightest talent in the sector. See who made the list for 2025: https://ow.ly/WEbh50VrovN Join us in recognizing these outstanding individuals who are leading the way in captive insurance! #FORTYUnder40 #CaptiveInsurance #EmergingLeaders #InsuranceInnovation

Luzern Risk, formerly XN Captive, has secured a $12 million Series A investment to revolutionize captive insurance for the middle market. The company offers a fully integrated, digital solution that helps businesses manage risk, capital, and performance amidst rising insurance premiums. “Captives have always been a powerful lever for insurance control, but until now, they've remained the domain of only the largest, best-resourced organisations,” said Gabriel Weiss, chief executive and co-founder of Luzern Risk. “We've engineered the Luzern platform as the bridge to profitable insurance ownership for everyone.” Discover how Luzern Risk is reshaping the insurance landscape: https://ow.ly/wOXl50Vy7Ru #captives #captiveinsurance

The Vermont Captive Insurance Assn Association (VCIA) is hosting a spring webinar on May 14th to discuss the IRS’s final regulations on micro-captive insurance and their implications for stakeholders. The session will cover compliance requirements, disclosure rules, and the streamlined procedure for revoking Section 831(b) elections. Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert guidance on navigating the new regulatory landscape: https://ow.ly/E5xY50Vy7Gb #captives #captiveinsurance

Who should be recognised at the Captive Review European Awards 2025? Ahead of the official nomination period, we want to hear from you—which individuals, teams, and companies should be shortlisted this year? Take our quick pre-nomination survey (open until midnight BST, Friday April 25): https://ow.ly/oF9u50Vy26e You can nominate yourself, your team, or others in the captive insurance space. Save the date: The 2025 awards ceremony will take place in Luxembourg on Monday 4 November, ahead of the European Captive Forum. Register your interest for updates: https://ow.ly/QyUu50Vy26h #CaptiveInsurance #CaptiveAwards #EuropeanCaptiveForum #CaptiveReview

Congratulations to Louisville Tax Partner Bailey Roese, Esq., ACI on being named to Captive International’s Forty Under 40! This is the second time Bailey’s made the list; she was a member of the inaugural Class of 2023. The list recognizes emerging leaders in the global captive insurance industry who are already making their mark and shaping the future of the industry. Learn more about Bailey: https://lnkd.in/g7fiq-Te

“Three years ago, my team was just three people. Now, we have ten, and we’re still just keeping up with demand." These #CICAconf25 panelists agreed that the persistent hard market has driven significant captive growth. 🌍 Read the session summary of "Panel on Outlook and Global Perspective" from Captive International here: https://ow.ly/Vm3050Vw1OS Featuring insights from: Nicholas J Hentges MBA, CIC, Captive Resources, LLC Steven Norton, Marsh McLennan Agency Robert Pettit, Gallagher Anne Marie Towle, Hylant Global Captive Solutions

The 831(b) Institute has joined state captive insurance associations in urging the IRS to extend its April 14 disclosure deadline tied to new micro-captive reporting rules. The group warns that the current timeline places undue pressure on businesses navigating complex regulations under Section 831(b). Discover why industry leaders say the IRS needs to hit pause: https://ow.ly/voTZ50Vxpnh #captives #captiveinsurance

10 of our outstanding committee and program leaders are on the Captive International FORTY Under 40 list! Thank you for leadership and progress in the industry. 🤝 Congratulations! Jennifer Allen, Illitch Caroline Erdman, Hylant Dylan Feringa, CMSA, CSRIC, PNC Diana Hardy, CPA, CFE, RH CPAs Prabal Lakhanpal, Spring Consulting Group, An Alera Group Company Adam Miholic, MBA, ACI, Revantage, A Blackstone Portfolio Company Anne Ritts, ACI, PNC Bailey Roese, Esq., ACI, Dentons Bingham Greenebaum Kirsty Willemse Swink, WTW Grace Topete, Helio Risk #FORTYUnder40 #captiveinsurance #CICAleadership

FERMA | Federation of European Risk Management Associations’s latest consultation paper, "Shaping the Future: The Crucial Role of the Corporate Risk Manager," aims to elevate the often undervalued role of enterprise risk management (ERM) by exploring governance, capabilities, and communication strategies for risk managers. Laurence Eeckman, FERMA Board Member, added: “Through the development of a White Paper, FERMA seeks to bring greater rigour to the definition of the corporate risk manager’s role, clarify its scope, and demonstrate how risk managers can play a more integrated and impactful role in supporting decision-making at all levels.” Explore how this paper aims to transform the future of risk management: https://ow.ly/gcT850VwsOp #captives #captiveinsurance

BMS Group has appointed Jean-Jacques Henchoz as chairman of the board, effective May 1, 2025, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience from roles at Hannover Re and Swiss Re. CEO Nick Cook highlighted Henchoz's strategic insights and leadership credentials as key to driving BMS’s continued global growth and innovation. Discover how Henchoz’s expertise will shape BMS Group’s future: https://ow.ly/kvsC50VwsKf #captives #captiveinsurance