The Standard adds California specialist as mandate drives demand

Published on September 30, 2026

California's fully enacted retirement plan mandate is creating new openings for advisers targeting the state's small employer base

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People Moves: Ascot Makes Executive Leader Moves, Organizational Updates

September 30, 2026
Ascot Group Limited, a global specialty (re)insurance company, made several executive leadership appointments and organizational updates. Mark “Sarge” Pepper has been appointed president, global underwriting, effective October 1. In this expanded executive role, Pepper will lead Ascot’s efforts to elevate …

ACA carrier exits grow to nine as open enrollment approaches

September 30, 2026
New carrier withdrawals, a subsidy rule change and a rising out-of-pocket cap add to what brokers must cover before November 1