From: Captive International
We asked members of our FORTY Under 40 if they would recommend captive insurance as a career.
In a world where traditional career paths are being re-evaluated and emerging industries are vying for attention, one lesser known but highly rewarding sector is making a compelling case to young professionals: captive insurance.
Once considered a niche area within the broader financial and insurance landscape, captive insurance is now stepping into the limelight – not just for its role in managing risk but also for the career opportunities it offers.
As part of our 2025 edition of FORTY Under 40, we asked a few of our chosen 40 captive insurance professionals how they started out. In some cases their introduction to captive insurance was almost accidental.
Jennifer Allen, director of insurance and risk solutions at Ilitch Family Office, reflects on this common entry point: “When I graduated, a career in insurance wasn’t even on my radar, and I certainly had no idea what captive insurance was. Like many in the industry, I stumbled into it – and it has been one of the most rewarding discoveries of my career.”
