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Tennessee's Captive Insurance Outlook: Compliance, Governance, and 2026
In this Q&A, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Captive Insurance Section, discusses today's top compliance challenges, evolving governance expectations, and how domiciles are emphasizing the enforcement of existing rules. The team also shares Tennessee's strengths as a captive domicile and comments on potential process improvements in 2026. Learn More
Keeping 831(b) Micro-Captives Focused on Risk Management—Not Investment Vehicles
Dustin Carlson, president of the 831(b) Institute, outlines targeted reforms in a three-part "Captive Insurance Company Reports" series aimed at preserving the credibility of 831(b) micro-captives. The proposals address estate-planning ownership structures, life insurance and annuity use, and related-party loans to keep captives centered on insurance fundamentals. Learn More
Vermont Sees Major Growth Year in Captive Insurance Sector
Vermont licensed 51 new captive insurance companies in 2025, marking one of its strongest growth years. With 707 active captives and rising international ownership, the state maintains global leadership through consistent regulation, industry expertise, and workforce development, reinforcing its role as a trusted domicile in the evolving captive insurance market. Read More
Cayman Captive Insurance Sector Ends 2025 with Strong Growth
Cayman's captive insurance sector ended 2025 with 42 new insurer licenses and $51 billion in premiums. The market now holds $176 billion in assets, reflecting strong industry confidence and regulatory support. Reinsurance growth is expected to continue, with key developments highlighted at the 2026 CIRCA ReConnect conference. Read More
FERMA Launches 2026 Global Risk Manager Survey with Global Scope
Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) has launched its 2026 Global Risk Manager Survey in partnership with PwC France and global risk associations. Covering five continents, the study explores evolving risk priorities; environmental, social, and governance; digitalization; and insurance market trends. Results will be released at the FERMA Forum in Rotterdam, in October 2026 Read More
Gallagher Re First View: Rate Reductions Shape January 1 Renewals
Gallagher Re's "First View" report says the January 1, 2026, reinsurance renewal was shaped by plentiful capacity and widespread pricing reductions. Many cedants prioritized savings over increasing risk transfer, while some achieved structural improvements. The report highlights renewal outcomes by line, including property, casualty, specialty, and cyber. Read More
Howden: Reinsurance Pricing Drops Sharply at January 1 Renewals
Howden's "Re-Balancing" report details sharp rate reductions at the January 1, 2026, reinsurance renewals. Lines including property-catastrophe, retrocession, and casualty saw significant softening due to ample capacity, strong insurer performance, and disciplined underwriting. Competitive dynamics are expected to continue, barring major market disruptions or large-scale loss events. Read More