HPM Institute Executive Director George Pantos was awarded the Industry Leadership Award by the DC Captive Insurance Council (CIC-DC ) for his time serving as Council Past President and President Emeritus. Pantos, along with 34 other honorees, was recognized by the Council for his commitment to serving in a leadership role for the past 10 years and for helping CIC-DC achieve success as both a domicile and association for the captive industry.
  

Pantos was recognized at an anniversary reception at The Madison Hotel on October 23 in Washington, DC. Other honorees included Ashley Williams-Nuemann, CIC-DC Past President, Richard Goff of The Taft Companies, Larry Smith of MedStar Health, Jim Caldwell of Caring Communities and several past CIC-DC insurance commissioners. For a full list of honorees, please visit www.dccaptives.org. 

Formed in November 2001, CIC-DC has used networking and educational programs and conferences to offer a corporate and association community dedicated to operating captive insurance companies in the the DC area. Additionally, CIC-DC offers a forum for member discussions about legislation, regulations and other government actions that will effect member interests.