Market News
Why Reinsurance Trusts Remain Central to Captive Insurance Collateral
This episode examines how reinsurance trusts and collateral trusts operate within captive insurance programs. The discussion covers trust structures, eligible assets, investment flexibility, withdrawal rights, and how trusts compare with letters of credit and funds withheld arrangements as collateral solutions for captives and fronting insurers. Learn More
Marsh Report Highlights Rising Transactional Risk Claims Activity in 2025
Marsh's "Global Transactional Risk Insurance Claims Report 2026" found a significant increase in claims notifications during 2025, with insurers paying nearly US$650 million to clients. Financial statement breaches accounted for the majority of paid losses, while a small number of high-severity claims generated most claim payments worldwide. Learn More
June CICR: Domicile Strategy, Employee Benefits, and Captive Structures
In the June issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" ("CICR"), discover more about two states' captive domiciles, employee benefits, captive structures and regulations, and three different structural approaches to captives. Start your summer season with knowledgeable insurance captive content. Read More
Pinnacle Expands with Bermuda, Canada Acquisitions
Pinnacle Actuarial Resources has acquired Bermuda-based Ordinance Holdings and the renewal rights for clients of Canada's Grape Bay Actuarial Consulting. The transaction expands Pinnacle's international presence in Bermuda and Canada, strengthens its captive insurance and reinsurance expertise, and adds experienced actuary Julie Perron to support clients across both markets. Read More
Marsh 2026 Benchmarking Report Highlights Continued Captive Growth
Marsh's 2026 Benchmarking Report found continued growth in captive insurance during 2025, despite softer commercial market conditions. The report highlights increased premium volume, expanding use of alternative structures, growth in cyber and emerging risks, evolving domicile preferences, greater reinsurance utilization, and broader strategic use of captives. Read More
Tennessee Reports Continued Captive Insurance Growth
Tennessee's captive insurance sector continued to expand, with premium volume exceeding $4.6 billion and new captive formations adding to the state's growth momentum. In a recent newsletter, Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance officials highlighted year-over-year increases in captives, cells, and risk-bearing entities, while also announcing additions to the captive insurance team. Read More
NCCIA Highlights Advocacy, Conference Growth Efforts
The North Carolina Captive Insurance Association's (NCCIA's) May newsletter highlighted legislative advocacy, federal outreach, conference growth, and new sponsorship support from First Citizens Bank. NCCIA also shared updates on North Carolina legislative developments, exhibitor opportunities, and preparations for its annual conference in Charlotte, reflecting continued momentum in the captive insurance industry. Read More