New senior risk consultant starts at Helio Risk

Helio Risk has announced the addition of Ken Rowe (pictured) as senior captive risk consultant, signalling what it says is a major step forward in the firm’s mission to provide state-of-the-art risk solutions in industry sectors that require focused expertise. 

Rowe will focus on helping clients navigate the complexities of captive formation, governance, compliance, and optimisation, particularly in sectors where cost control and risk mitigation are more critical than ever. 

A financial executive with over 30 years of experience, Rowe will also spearhead initiatives focused on captive insurance programs for organisations in higher education, healthcare, and business risk consulting.

“With decades of executive leadership in audit, banking, risk financing, risk management, and captive operations, Ken brings a wealth of insight and experience to our team. Having played critical roles in developing and managing captive insurance strategies, and as the President of OU’s captive insurance company for many years, Ken has earned a reputation for innovative thinking and strategic execution,” said managing partner, Heather McClure.

At the University of Oklahoma and the OU Health Sciences Center Rowe served in a series of executive financial leadership roles since 1998 including director of internal audit, chief financial officer, and senior vice president for administration and finance until his recent retirement in February of 2025. In these roles he directed key administrative and financial functions, including financial services, purchasing, risk management, human resources, operations, facilities management, and campus police. Prior to his service to OU, he gained years of experience leading audit and risk teams in the banking industry.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Ken to Helio Risk. His energy, deep expertise, and collaborative spirit perfectly align with our vision for the future,” said Kyle Sweet, chief strategy officer. 

Blake Kerr, chief financial officer at Helio Risk added, “With Ken on board, we are poised to deliver even more value to our clients through customised, efficient, and resilient captive programs.”

Rowe can be contacted at krowe@heliorisk.com.

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