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In the industry press

A record of where Helio Risk and its partners have been featured, recognized or interviewed. Read the full story behind each one.

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Recognition the industry gives

Helio Risk does not run client testimonials. This page is the alternative: verified press, awards and interviews from Captive Review, CICA and the trade press, written up in full below.

Heather McClureManaging Partner & General Counsel

Kyle SweetPartner & Chief Strategy Officer

Blake KerrPartner & Chief Financial Officer

Grace TopeteDirector of Business Operations

Press coverage

Every item below links straight through to the original story, interview or announcement.

Aug 2026 · Podcast

Kyle Sweet featured on The Fearless Mindset Podcast

Episode 298 covers captive insurance, security and emerging AI threats.

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Aug 2026 · Captive Review
Heather McClure featured in Captive Review

Discusses Helio Risk's growing client demand for the Vermont domicile.
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Jul 2026 · Firm news
Helio Risk adds three strategic hires

The firm announces growth across multiple locations, including Dameon Allensworth, JD.
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Jun 2026 · Podcast
Captive Conversations premieres

Kyle Sweet hosts the firm's first episode, "From Expense to Asset," with guest Madeline Jacobs, CPFA.
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Jun 2026 · Captive Review
Heather McClure named to Captive Review's Power 50

Ranked #15 on the industry's list for three decades of captive expertise.
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Jun 2026 · Captive Review
Heather McClure on broker collaboration, Captive Review

Explores captive insurance now representing about 25% of US premium placement.
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Jun 2026 · CICA
Grace Topete named "Ones to Watch," Captive Review Power 50

Recognized as emerging talent driving the captive insurance industry forward.
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Feb 2026 · Captive Insurance Times
Heather McClure interviewed by Captive Insurance Times

Shares insights on building trust and credibility in the captive insurance sector.
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Jan 2026 · Podcast
Kyle Sweet featured on the Medical Malpractice Podcast

Discusses communication strategies in healthcare that reduce harm and improve outcomes.
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May 2025 · Captive Review
Heather McClure on AI risk, Captive Review

"Evolving risks for captive coverage: artificial intelligence" examines AI risk and mitigation across industries.
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Mar 2025 · CICA
Heather McClure elected to chair the CICA board

Elected chair of the Captive Insurance Companies Association board of directors.
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Oct 2024 · ICCIE
Helio Risk recognized as an ICCIE trained organization

The firm achieves the International Center for Captive Insurance Education designation.
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Mar 2024 · CICA
Heather McClure elected CICA vice-chair

Elected vice-chair of the captive industry's largest non-domicile association.
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Mar 2023 · Captive Intelligence
Helio Risk launches in Oklahoma

Heather McClure transitions from Aon to lead the new independent captive management firm.
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