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Why Letters of Credit Still Anchor Captive Insurance Collateral
Letters of credit remain the most widely used collateral tool in captive insurance programs, valued for their reliability and regulatory acceptance. In this podcast episode, Martin Ellis of Comerica Bank walks through how letters of credit function, how group structures use back-to-back arrangements, and how they compare with trusts and cash in balancing liquidity, cost, and investment flexibility. Learn More
Captive Resources Podcast Highlights Growing Use of Transplant Carve-Out Coverage in Self-Funded Plans
A recent Captive Resources podcast examines how transplant carve-out coverage supports self-funded employers and their captive insurance company in managing high-cost transplant claims. The episode highlights cost drivers, risk-transfer benefits, and why carve-outs are becoming a common strategy for stabilizing health plan expenses and protecting captive layers. Learn More
Captive Insurance 2025 Year in Review: Growth, Risk, and Resilience
The captive insurance industry experienced strong growth in 2025, driven by demand for flexible risk financing, expansion into new coverages, and advances in technology. Industry leaders highlighted increased risk retention, evolving domiciles, and heightened pressure in auto, healthcare, and liability markets, underscoring captives’ expanding strategic role. Read More
Captives and Cyber: From Tactical Response to Strategic Risk Optimization
Captive insurance is becoming a central tool for cyber risk financing as organizations expand its use beyond tactical needs to strategic enterprise management. Survey results show rising adoption, growing cyber underwriting, and broader applications such as deductible infill, gap infill, incubation structures, and portfolio strategies, reflecting sustained momentum in captive utilization. Read More
Captive Domicile Insights and Capital Modeling Take Center Stage in December CICR
The December issue of "CICR" spotlights the world's leading captive insurance domiciles, examining regulatory developments, market momentum, and the competitive factors shaping global captive growth as organizations refine long-term risk financing strategies. Read More
Using Captive Insurance to Manage Risk in a Changing Agricultural Sector
As agriculture faces rising climate, regulatory, and operational risks, captive insurance provides a flexible alternative to traditional markets. Captives allow for customized coverage—such as parametric policies tied to weather triggers—and offer long-term cost efficiency, risk retention options, and resilience against premium volatility and coverage gaps. Read More
The Regulator's Growing Role in Creating Successful Captive Insurance Companies
As captive insurance expands, regulators are playing a more active, collaborative role in supporting innovation and growth. Competitive domiciles now emphasize flexibility, relationship-building, and problem-solving alongside compliance. These trust-based partnerships help address complex risks, enable nontraditional structures, and strengthen the long-term success of captive insurance programs. Read More