Captive Review US Awards 2025: Finalists Revealed for Individual Categories

Captive Review has announced the finalists for the individual categories in this year’s US Awards 2025, recognising the top-performing professionals who continue to raise the bar across the captive insurance industry.

These categories highlight the contributions of outstanding individuals working across risk management, captive strategy, claims, advisory services, and beyond. Following an exceptional number of submissions, the 2025 shortlist features a dynamic mix of veteran leaders and rising stars shaping the future of the US captive landscape.

The announcement follows the release of the company category finalists earlier this week, as anticipation builds ahead of the awards ceremony on August 11, 2025, in Burlington, Vermont.

Captive Service Professional of the Year 

• Alanna Trundle, President, Global Captive Management (GCM)
• Michael Serricchio, Managing Director, Regional Leader for the US and Canada, Marsh Captive Solutions
• Heather McClure, Managing Partner & GC/CRO, Helio Risk 
• Julie Patel, Americas Captive Consulting Leader, Marsh Captive Solutions
• Edward Koral, Director, Risk & Analytics, Captive Advisory Lead – North America, 
• Willis Towers Watson
• Al Rhodes, President & Actuary, SIGMA Actuarial Consulting Group, Inc
• Amy Klatt, Senior Vice President, Captives & Programs Claims, Skyward Specialty Insurance
• Chris Reilly, Chief Growth Officer, North American Risk Services
• Jeremy Colombik, EVP Captive Programs and Services, Elite Risk Insurance Solutions
• Matt Takamine , Executive Managing Director, Captive Practice Leader, Brown & Brown
• Prabal Lakhanpal, Marketing Specialist, Spring Consulting Group, an Alera Group Company
• Renea Louie, CEO, Sotera Global Management, ARM, ACI, Fellow
• Samir Patel, SVP, Gallagher Bassett 
• Susan Hauser, AIC, Senior Vice President – Risk Management, North America, Artex
• David Voorhees, Founder & CEO, True Captive Insurance

Captive Risk Manager of the Year 

• Jennifer Pack, Vice President of Risk Management, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
• David Williams, Director Risk Management & Safety, Boys Town
• Matt Reece, Director & Officer, Paramount Insurance
• Melissa D. Hollingsworth, Chief Deputy Officer of Risk Management, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) & Board Member for the Captive Insurance Companies Association (CICA)

Emerging Talent

• Andrew Good, Vice President, A&H Captives, Skyward Specialty Insurance
• Anne Ritts, Ass VP, PNC Insurance Solutions Group
• Aviel Shalev, Marketing Specialist, Spring Consulting Group, an Alera Group Company
• Caroline Erdman, Captive Consultant, Hylant
• Jason Luckett, Consulting Actuary, SIGMA Actuarial Consulting Group
• Tony DeFede, Partner & Chief Risk Officer, Union Risk Services
• Kevin McGinley, VP, Risk Management Advisors
• Nicole House, Senior Captive Client Services Manager, Gallagher Bassett

View the list of all finalists here. 

Winners will be selected by a panel of experienced industry professionals drawn from leading captive owners, risk managers, and service providers. Judges include:

• Adriana Scherzinger, Zurich
• Aileen Krehbiel, Deere & Company
• Anne Marie Towle, Hylant
• Brittany Nevins, Vermont Department of Economic Development
• Cheryl Brown Baker, Stellantis
• David Beyer, Alaska Air Group
• Greg Myers, Brown & Brown Risk Solutions
• Jack Meskunas, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
• Jacqueline Obusek, N.C. Department of Insurance
• Jennifer Pack, Hyatt
• Michael C. Meehan, Milliman
• Mikhail Raybshteyn, EY
• Theresa Severson, Kite Realty Group
• Zeb Holt, Artex Risk Solutions
• And many more

A full list of judges is available on the awards website here.

The 2025 winners will be announced at a black-tie gala on August 11, 2025, at the Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain, Vermont. The evening will feature a champagne reception, three-course dinner, and a celebration of industry excellence hosted by a special guest.

To book a table or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact: James Brown – +44 20 3301 8218 | jbrown@newtonmedia.co.uk.

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