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PwC: Insurance Megadeals Drive M&A Value Heading into 2026
PwC's "US Deals 2026 Outlook" shows insurance mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remained consistent in the second half of 2025, with megadeals accounting for most transaction value. Insurance distribution activity stayed robust, private equity remained active, and insurers continued to pursue capital optimization and portfolio reshaping heading into 2026. Learn More
USI: "2026 Commercial Property & Casualty Market Outlook" Highlights Shifting Risk Dynamics
USI's "2026 Commercial Property & Casualty Market Outlook" reviews recent market developments and early 2026 expectations across property, casualty, and specialty lines, citing improved property conditions, continued casualty segmentation, reinsurance capacity strength, and the ongoing influence of social inflation, valuation pressures, and geopolitical risk on underwriting and pricing. Learn More
Reinsurers Slash Rates as Capital Hits Record $760 Billion Globally
Aon's January 2026 renewal report shows reinsurer capital hit a record $760 billion, driving double-digit rate reductions across global markets. Strong earnings, low catastrophe losses, and rising third-party capital fueled competition. Insurers are reinvesting savings into facultative and structured solutions to support earnings protection and growth in a shifting risk environment. Read More
Inside Missouri's Captive Domicile Approach: A Q&A with Sam Komo
In this Q&A, Sam Komo discusses Missouri's approach to captive insurance, including drivers of captive growth, evolving governance expectations, and how captives are increasingly embedded in enterprise risk strategies. He also outlines how Missouri is positioning its domicile to support captive owners amid changing market and regulatory conditions. Read More
Understanding the Drivers Behind Captive Domicile Decisions
This Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI episode explores the strategic considerations behind choosing a captive insurance domicile, from risk location and regulatory fit to tax implications, service levels, and home state opportunities. Guest expert Austin Griffith highlights emerging trends as more states strengthen their captive insurance legislation. Read More
Reinsurance Pricing Softens as Capital Grows and Losses Decline
Guy Carpenter's January 1, 2026, report highlights softening reinsurance prices driven by capital growth, reduced catastrophe losses, and strong returns. Property and casualty markets saw pricing shifts, while cyber and sidecar structures evolved. Catastrophe bond issuance hit record highs, signaling strong investor interest and expanded risk-sharing options across multiple lines. Read 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