The Guernsey Financial Services Commission welcomes the announcement by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners of the Bailiwick’s application for Qualified Jurisdiction status.

Kara Ebanks joins BAF Insurance Company Cayman as general manager, taking up the role in August 2026.

Aimee McCall is appointed US group captive practice leader at Lockton.

Mitch Caster joins WTW as manager for risk consulting and actuarial consultant, taking up the role in August 2026.

Brad Fortier joins Artex Risk Solutions as captive consultant, taking up the role in August 2026.

The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) registered seven entities in July 2026, comprising six insurers and one intermediary.

The South Carolina Department of Insurance strengthens its captives division with three appointments, adding Colin Anderson and Ryan Borkowski as financial analysts and Ann Cunniffe as license coordinator.

Aon reports that commercial insurance buyers continued to benefit from favourable market conditions in the second quarter of 2026, while noting that some clients are exploring self-insurance and higher retentions to secure further savings.

Marco Capital enters into an agreement to acquire Pro Global, subject to regulatory approval, in a transaction that will combine the specialist insurance services business with PoloWorks.

Chief deputy commissioner Jackie Obusek retires from the North Carolina Department of Insurance effective 1 October, ending a 30-year career at the department.

Insurance Ireland confirms Tilman Lueder, head of the insurance and pensions unit at the European Commission’s DG FISMA, as a speaker at the European Insurance Forum 2026.

Aon appoints Doug Hammond as global executive chairman of its middle market segment, including NFP, with Hammond moving from the role of NFP chief executive officer.