MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN) partners with LearnLux to provide global financial wellbeing support to its multinational clients.

North American Risk Services (NARS) appoints Conway Nickerson as a claims specialist.

Freedom Underwriters LLC (Freedom) has entered into an agreement to purchase all outstanding shares in Concert Group Holdings (Concert) from current shareholders WT Holdings and Century Focused Fund IV.

Zurich Insurance Group has submitted an improved proposal to the Board of Beazley plc to acquire 100 per cent of the UK-based specialty insurer.

Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) and Captives.Insure are to host a webinar focused on the design and implementation of captive insurance programmes.

Offit Kurman appoints Matt Reddington as a principal in the firm’s tax controversy and litigation practice. Based in Texas, Reddington focuses on defending clients in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state taxing authorities.

Purbeck Insurance Services, a specialist provider of Personal Guarantee Insurance (PGI), has launched Purbeck Reinsurance Limited, a newly established captive insurance subsidiary domiciled in Guernsey.

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) outlines its supervisory priorities for the UK insurance sector for 2026, focusing on financial protection, operational resilience, and market stability.

The acquisition of the South Carolina-based firm expands Smith + Howard’s regional presence and strengthens its footprint across the Southeastern United States.

The Captive Insurance Companies Association (CICA) has named the top three finalist student teams for its 2026 ‘Captive Insurance Solutions for Today’s Risk Management Challenges’ essay contest.

The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) appoints Christine Brown as acting deputy commissioner of its captive insurance division.

Captive Resources, LLC (CRI) promotes John Hentges to the role of vice president captive executive.