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Cyber Insurance Purchasing Seen Trailing Information Security Spending
While investments in cyber risk management have grown significantly over the past decade, the evolution and growth of cyber insurance have moved more slowly over the same period, according to a new report from Aon. Global spending on information security has more than tripled over the past 10 years. Learn More
FERMA Committed to Strengthening European Risk Management Community
Speaking to the general assembly of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) in Brussels on June 30, Philippe Cotelle, the organization's president, cited the strength of FERMA's commitment to building a stronger, more collaborative European risk management community. Learn More
Artificial Intelligence and Risk Retention Groups: Practical Lessons for Captive Insurance
Julie Bordo discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming operations inside a healthcare risk retention group. The conversation covers claims management, underwriting, AI governance, cyber security, workflow automation, and why human judgment remains essential as captive insurance organizations adopt new technology to improve efficiency and strengthen risk management. Read More
Captive Insurance Addresses Coverage Gaps in Psychedelic Care
As psychedelic-assisted care expands, organizations face challenges securing traditional insurance coverage. Captive insurance is emerging as an alternative risk financing tool for treatment providers, advocacy groups, and researchers. Industry experts discuss regulatory developments, key liability exposures, risk management considerations, and efforts to establish association captive insurance programs. Read More
Guy Carpenter Report Finds Soft Reinsurance Market Persists
Guy Carpenter's July 2026 Reinsurance Renewal Report says abundant capital and competitive market conditions continued to soften property reinsurance pricing at July 1 renewals. The report also highlights growth in catastrophe bonds and parametric solutions, evolving casualty market dynamics, and expected marine pricing impacts from the Baltimore bridge collapse. Read More
US Cyber-Insurance Premium Growth Slows as Surplus Lines Expand
AM Best reports US cyber-insurance premiums reached $7.5 billion in 2025, with limited underlying growth despite higher reported premiums. Surplus lines insurers continue expanding market share as loss ratios rise. The report also highlights increased third-party claims, growing class action activity, captive insurance use among large companies, and ongoing opportunities among small businesses. Read More
North Carolina Department of Insurance Restructures Oversight of Risk Retention Groups
The June 2026 North Carolina Captive Insurance Association newsletter outlines a North Carolina Department of Insurance restructuring that will shift oversight of domestic risk retention groups to the Financial Analysis Division beginning July 1, 2026. The newsletter notes that the regulation of North Carolina-domiciled captive insurance companies and approved cell structures will remain unchanged. Read More