Advocating for Women in Construction Risk

A new program is making waves in the construction world by supporting women and pushing for equal opportunities in a field that has long been dominated by men. The Women in Construction (WIC) initiative is all about building leadership, fostering community, and encouraging more women to thrive in construction roles. In a recent episode of … Read more

Insights from Executive Martin Powell

Martin Powell from Trustage recently shared his thoughts in an interview for the Executive Insights series, in partnership with NAAIA. During the conversation, Powell talked about how the insurance world is changing and how the industry is pushing its limits. He discussed the importance of going beyond traditional insurance boundaries to meet new needs and … Read more

Personnel Changes: Aon Appoints Shukri as UK Reinsurance Client Services Leader; Blenheim Underwriting Recruits Stratton-Thomsett from MS Amlin as Casualty Underwriter

Two notable appointments have been announced in the insurance and reinsurance sectors, highlighting fresh leadership at Aon and Blenheim Underwriting. Mehmet Shukri has stepped up as the new head of UK Client Services for Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions. Based in London, Shukri moves into this role right away. Before this, he was the deputy head of … Read more

Obsidian raises capital to pursue further growth.

Obsidian Insurance Holdings, Inc. is boosting its financial strength to keep up with fast growth. The company raised capital through issuing $40 million in senior notes and receiving $30 million in additional investments from current shareholders, including Genstar Capital. This move brings the group’s total capital and surplus to $131.65 million. Obsidian is the parent … Read more

Personnel Updates: Alliant Hires Assistant VP for Finance; InterCoastal Adds Blinn to PAs Team

Steven Money has stepped into a new role as assistant vice president at Alliant Insurance Services, joining the employee benefits group in Atlanta. With more than 20 years of experience, Money brings deep knowledge from both brokers and carriers. He focuses on serving mid-sized companies, offering solutions like self-funded plans, stop-loss insurance, captives, and reference-based … Read more