Helio in the News
Explore the various publications and media outlets that have highlighted Helio and our innovative insurance solutions.
Stay updated on industry trends, our latest achievements, and the impact we are making in the insurance sector. Discover why Helio is a trusted name in the industry and how our expertise is revolutionizing the way businesses approach insurance.
Helio Brings On Two New Captive Service Professionals
Oklahoma City (November 1, 2024) – Helio, a national captive management and risk consulting services provider with offices in Oklahoma City, Dallas, Jacksonville, and Kansas City, has added Jerry Messick and Jonathan Messick to its growing talent base. Effective November [...]
HELIO Recognized As ICCIE Trained Organization
Helio is proud to announce that it has been recognized as an International Center for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE) Trained Organization. "I am very pleased Helio achieved this designation, especially so early in the firm’s existence," said Helio's Managing Partner [...]
Video: CICA Amplify Women | NEXTGen
Helio's Managing Partner, Heather McClure, was recently featured on a panel for CICA's Amplify Women/NEXTGen discussing ways to engage in presentations at industry events.
Grace Topete of Helio’s Dallas Office Featured as Emerging Talent
Helio’s Grace Topete was featured as an Emerging Talent in the August 2024 issue of Captive Insurance Times. Read more on page 46 of the Captive Insurance Times magazine issue number 271
[Watch and read] A year of captive innovation
Helio's Jesse Olsen takes part in the third installment of a series based on an online panel of experts discussing innovation for Captive International, reviewing the progress made over the past year. The captive insurance industry is accustomed to change, [...]
Helio Presents at Oklahoma Captive Day
Helio Risk attended Oklahoma Insurance Department #CaptiveDay2024 and participated in educational panels with Helio clients. Thank you to Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready, pictured far right with Heather McClure, Blake Kerr, Kyle Sweet, and Jesse Olsen.
Helio’s Heather McClure Leads Panel At Vermont Captive Insurance Association
At the annual conference of the Vermont Captive Insurance Association, Heather McClure of Helio Risk led a discussion panel focused on attracting and energizing new talent in the captive industry, based on her article published in Captive International. Read [...]
Helio Adds Grace Topete to Dallas Office
Helio, a national captive management and risk consulting services provider, has added Grace Topete to its growing Dallas team. Grace comes to Helio with particular expertise in the nonprofit and education industries. She was most recently the Director of Leadership [...]
[Watch and read] The future of women in captive insurance
Helio's Heather McClure joined Captive International’s panel featuring prominent women in the captive insurance sector. It focused on the promising future that lies ahead, contingent upon the continuation of current advancements. The captive insurance industry is experiencing a notable transformation, [...]
Helio’s McClure Named Influential Woman in Captive Insurance
Helio Risk is very proud to announce our own Heather McClure as one of Captive International's Influential Women in Captive Insurance 2024. Heather was recognized through the publication's nomination and voting process as one of the most influential, prominent female [...]
Helio Hires Former Regulator Victor Gallardo
Helio, a national captive management and risk consulting services provider, has added Victor Gallardo to its growing team. Victor joins Helio from the Oklahoma Insurance Department. He held various roles with the regulatory body over the last three years, most [...]
Helio Executives Awarded Designations from ICCIE
Blake Kerr, CPA, ACI was first across the finish line from Helio Risk earning the Associate in Captive Insurance from the International Center for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE.) Joining him today is Heather McClure, JD, LLM. The ACI is the [...]
Helio Reaches LinkedIn Milestone
Today, Helio Risk hit a milestone: our 1,000th LinkedIn follower! Thank you to our clients, partners, and everyone else who has shown interest in our contributions to the #captiveinsurance industry. The best is yet to come!
Helio Announced As Vermont Captive Insurance Association Annual Conference Transportation Sponsor
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (May 30, 2024) – Helio Risk is a proud sponsor of the VCIA conference. We are pleased to be able to assist with transportation. Look for the Helio logo on the shuttle! Our very own Heather McClure, [...]
Helio Sponsors SVP Dallas Philanthroparty 2024
Helio Risk sponsored the Social Venture Partners Dallas Philantroparty 2024 event. It was a great evening of giving back to the community!
Helio Shines at WRCIC 2024
Helio was a Gold Sponsor as a record number of industry captive owners and service providers from 42 states attended the annual Western Region Captive Insurance Conference, co-chaired this year by Helio's own Heather McClure. Jesse Olsen's panel shared expertise [...]
Heather McClure featured on Episode #100 of the Global Captive Podcast
In episode 100 of the Global Captive Podcast, supported by the EY Global Captive Network, Helio Managing Partner Heather McClure is featured in an intervew at the CICA International Conference that took place in Scottsdale, Arizona from March 10-12. [...]
US commercial brokers keen on captive education, no longer “pushing back” – Captive Intelligence
American commercial brokers are increasingly looking for captive education to avoid losing clients as more businesses demand information and advice on captive utilisation. Heather McClure, a former captive owner, joined new captive manager and consultant Helio Risk as general counsel [...]
Heather McClure Elected CICA Vice-Chair
Helio Risk’s Heather McClure has been elected Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Captive Insurance Companies Association, the largest non-domicile related captive industry association in the world. Her term will run from March 2024 to March 2025. At [...]
Helio Sponsors CICA 2024 in Scottsdale
Helio Risk team members Heather McClure, Kyle Sweet, Blake Kerr, and Jesse Olsen attended industry education and meetings with colleagues from around the globe at the Captive Insurance Companies Association annual conference in Scottsdale, AZ this week. Heather was a [...]
McClure to Speak at 2024 CICA International Conference
Heather will speak on a panel of experts at this year’s CICA International Conference 2024 to be held March 10-12. Helio leadership will be in attendance, including Kyle Sweet, Blake Kerr, and Jesse Olsen.
Helio launched to fill gap in captive management
A key reason behind the launch of independent captive management firm Helio was the large market for captive business in previously untapped industries in the United States. Read More
Helio Hires Captive Insurance Expert Jesse Olsen
Helio, a captive management and risk consulting services company with offices in Dallas, Oklahoma City, Jacksonville, and Kansas City has announced the key industry hire of Jesse Olsen as Chief Operating Officer. “Jesse comes to Helio with 18 years of [...]
Captives can now access untapped SME clients in US
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US Focus 2023 (Captive International)
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Blake Kerr – Power List Rising Stars
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Oklahoma relaunches captive insurance association
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Heather McClure spotlight
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New captive management firm launches in US
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Helio launches international business headquarters
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Helio launches amid “higher demand than ever” for captives
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Former Aon executive joins new captive management firm
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Helio Risk unveils new General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer
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Heather McClure joins new captive practice in Oklahoma
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