Ben Canagaretna​

Global Managing Director, ARCAS
  • bcanagaretna@acrisurere.com

Ben Canagaretna is the Global Managing Director of ARCAS. He oversees the strategic direction, operations and international growth of ARCAS.

Ben was previously managing director at Arch Insurance Group where he was responsible for leading the managing agency. Prior to this, he was group chief actuary of Barbican Group for 10 years, as well as director of Barbican Managing Agency from 2011 to 2016. Ben was a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries and previously chaired the Committee of Actuaries in the London market (“CALM”). He is also certified by Harvard Business School on Leadership for Senior Executives.

Transaction Overview

On December 31, 2025, Goodlife Solutions, Inc., the intermediate holding company of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, Inc. (“BCBSNE”), completed a $100 million Senior Term Loan offering. BCBSNE is the leading health insurance provider in Nebraska, and the proceeds from the Senior Term Loan will be down streamed to BCBSNE in the form of a surplus note. This additional surplus will further strengthen BCBSNE’s already solid financial position as it advances its growth strategy across government programs.

BCBSNE is a member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, which is comprised of over 30 plans and collectively provides healthcare coverage to nearly one third of all Americans. Founded in 1939, BCBSNE is the leading health insurer for group markets in Nebraska. The company generates approximately $2.6 billion in annual revenue and serves more than 600,000 members.

The Senior Term Loan was privately placed by a syndicate led by Synovus Bank.

Acrisure Re Corporate Advisory and Solutions (“ARCAS”) served as exclusive financial advisor to BCBSNE for this transaction.

Client Testimonial

“Acrisure’s responsiveness and reputation helped make this deal possible. Their preliminary work, connections, and due diligence guided us through our search for top quality partners that met our needs at favorable terms. Tom and his team walked with us through the entire process and helped us find the right deal and the right fit for our needs. I highly recommend Acrisure for anyone looking for a trusted advisor in this space.”

Acrisure Re Corporate Advisory & Solutions

ARCAS served as the exclusive financial advisor to Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Nebraska, providing:

  • Identification of syndicate participants
  • Advisory support on loan structuring and negotiations
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