Risk Strategies has named Michael Sean Grant as employee benefits practice leader for the firm’s greater New York region

Hardy will manage multiple captive and traditional insurance teams, non-profit and governmental teams and as well as helping lead the firm’s forensic investigations

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty and Allianz Germany have made leadership changes, effective 1 December

Evergreen Insurance, the pure captive of Evergreen Group, underwrites mainly marine, aviation and property risks related to the group’s operations

More promotions at Rives & Associates as Jacob Allen becomes senior audit manager

Guy Carpenter has appointed Robert Johnston as chairman of the firm’s Bermuda operations, and Peter Komposch as head of casualty and specialty in Bermuda

Sawyer will be based in Chicago and will report to Brannan Johnston, US strategic risk consulting practice leader

A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” of Eni Insurance Designated Activity Company, a captive of Eni

T.J. Strickland has been promoted to senior manager over the insurance service group at Rives & Associates

A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “a+” of Castle Harbour Insurance and Harrington Sound Insurance

Aon’s catastrophe report, which analyses natural disaster events that occurred worldwide throughout October, revealed that total economic losses in Japan are expected to exceed $10 billion

Andrew Halls has departed his role as vice president, underwriting and claims at Marsh