Nominations are now open for the Captive Review USA Awards 2026, featuring 26 categories, including the new “Inspiring Woman in Captive Insurance” category.
Returning for yet another successful year, the Captive Review USA Awards celebrate innovation and excellence within the captive insurance market. These prestigious awards recognize the remarkable achievements of companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to elevating the standards of captive management.
In 2026, the Awards ceremony will take place at the splendid Union League Club of Chicago, a venue that epitomizes elegance and sophistication.
Participation in the awards is open to all professionals working within the captive insurance industry and is entirely free of charge. However, nominees must submit their entries before the fast-approaching deadline of March 13th.
The Awards categories for 2026 encompass a diverse range of specialties, indicating the broad skill sets present in the industry. Here’s a complete list of the 2026 categories:
- Actuarial Firm
- Audit & Accountancy Services
- Best Group Captive Manager
- Excellence in Captive Broking Services
- Captive Consultant Firm
- Captive Domicile – Less than $5bn Gross Written Premium
- Captive Domicile – More than $5bn Gross Written Premium
- Captive Launch
- Captive Manager Firm – Less than $1bn of Gross Written Premium
- Captive Manager Firm – More than $1bn Gross Written Premium
- Captive Programme
- Cell Captive Domicile
- Claims Specialist Firm
- Collateral Specialist Firm
- Employee Benefits Specialist Firm
- Fronting Partner
- Investment Specialist Firm
- Legal Services Firm
- Next Gen Initiative
- Reinsurer of the Year
- Technology Solution
- Underwriting Solution
- Captive Risk Manager
- Captive Service Professional
- Inspiring Woman in Captive Insurance
- Emerging Talent
The decision on the winners and highly commended entrants for each category will be made by a panel of expert judges who operate independently of Captive Review. This year’s judges are currently being recruited and include a diverse array of industry leaders:
- Joshua Reding, Vice President Risk Management, Life Time
- Vicki Sandberg, Director of Captive Risk Financing, Mars Inc.
- Theresa Severson, Senior Vice President, Kite Realty Group
- Aileen Krehbiel, Manager, Captive Insurance Programs, John Deere
- Jim Knutson, Business Development Manager, Employer’s Coalition on Health
- Kris Miller, Vice President, Treasurer, Lithia and Driveway
- David Beyer, Director, Alaska Air Group, Inc.
- Anne Marie Towle, CEO – Global Risk & Captive Solutions, Hylant
- Nancy Gray, Regional Managing Director – Captive & Insurance Management, Aon
- Michael Meehan, Principal, Milliman
- Renea Louie, CEO, Sotera Global Management
- TJ Scherer, Vice President, Spring Consulting Group
More judges will be announced shortly, ensuring a comprehensive representation of the captive insurance sector.
The winners will be unveiled during a glamorous evening Awards ceremony at the Union League Club of Chicago on June 10th, following the USA Captive Review Conference scheduled for June 9th and 10th.
A detailed nomination pack will soon be available, containing essential information such as key dates, judges, the category list, and guidance on how to enter and attend the ceremony. If you’d like to stay informed, you can request your copy here.
Entering the awards is completely free, and individuals and companies are encouraged to select their categories and submit their nominations before the deadline of March 13th through this page: https://awards.captivereview.com/captivereview2026/en/page/categories-and-criteria.
For any inquiries regarding the awards, please reach out to:
Alex Hackett
Senior Conference Producer
Captive Review
Email: a.hackett@newtonmedia.co.uk
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