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Insurance-linked securities (ILS) let insurers transfer risk to investors, boosting reinsurance capacity and offering diverse, higher-return investments. Read More

Captive insurance managers play a critical role in compliance, governance, financial oversight, and communication. Their work protects the captive's best interests while supporting strong relationships with regulators and stakeholders, helping ensure operational success and long-term stability. Read More

Traditional interviews when recruiting new employees leave companies susceptible to blind spots because they rely on hypothetical or subjective opinions. This creates the risk of hiring the wrong candidate. However, a behavioral interview will unlock reliable and measurable information about each candidate in order to hire the best fit. Read More

We focus a lot on the importance of retaining top employees. It reduces cost, increases productivity, builds trust and camaraderie-and the list goes on. However, we rarely discuss the elephant in the room: everyone eventually quits, even your best employee. Read More

Captive insurance companies pursue credit ratings to strengthen corporate governance, improve transparency, and reduce costs. A strong rating reassures reinsurers and fronting companies, potentially lowering fees and premiums. Additionally, captives use the rating process to benchmark performance and gain insights into financial health and best practices. Read More

In this article by Robert Walling, Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, he discusses how the use of a peer review of the consulting actuary's work results in better corporate governance. Given the lack of insurance expertise on many captives' board of directors, the use of a peer review is certainly justified. Read More

Captive insurers must adapt to demographic and technological changes by developing a robust talent acquisition strategy. With millennials becoming the dominant workforce, strategies must focus on tech skills, diversity, and strong employer branding. Effective engagement and proactive succession planning are key to maintaining competitiveness and operational efficiency. Read More

Several trends are creating exciting opportunities for positions on boards of directors, including those of captive insurance companies. Learn about these trends and position yourself for success. Read More