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NCCIA Names New Board Leadership Following Annual Conference
The North Carolina Captive Insurance Association (NCCIA) named Scott Bailey board chair, Jordan Mosher treasurer, and Chad Spitzer a new director following its 2026 annual conference. NCCIA President and CEO Zach Almond said conference attendance increased significantly from 2025 as the association prepares to establish priorities for the coming year. Learn More
Bermuda Registers 3 New Captive Insurers in August
Bermuda registered three new captive insurance companies in August 2026, according to the Bermuda Monetary Authority. The registrations included one Class 1 captive, Valuation Guarantee Ltd., and two Class 2 captives, AFC Captive Insurance Company Ltd. and Ide8 Limited. Bermuda registered five new captives through August. Learn More
Sedgwick Launches Carrier and Captive Solutions
Sedgwick launched Carrier and Captive Solutions to provide claims administration and risk services for insurers, captive insurance programs, managing general agents, managing general underwriters, and risk retention groups. Led by Jason Rogers, the operation includes more than 1,000 professionals and offers services spanning claims management, delegated authority, outsourcing, legacy claims, analytics, and reporting capabilities. Read More
Aon Says Record Reinsurance Capital Creates Growth Opportunities
Global reinsurance capital reached a record $800 billion in 2026, giving insurers greater flexibility ahead of January renewals, Aon reported. Increased capacity and competition are improving property and casualty market conditions while providing insurers with more options to manage emerging risks, deploy capital strategically and pursue profitable growth opportunities. Read More
CICA Appoints Binder, Cutcher to Board of Directors
The Captive Insurance Companies Association (CICA) appointed Adam Binder of Topco Associates and Richard Cutcher of Captive Intelligence to its board of directors. Binder brings captive-owner and risk management experience, while Cutcher contributes international captive insurance industry knowledge. The appointments fill two open positions on CICA's board following its March conference. Read More
Emerging Midwest Captive Domiciles Offer Many Businesses Options Close to Home
Midwest businesses have more nearby options when choosing a captive domicile. Iowa, Michigan, and Missouri are developing their captive insurance programs as companies weigh location, regulatory relationships, and long-term goals. Regulators and industry experts discuss what draws businesses to these states and how the domiciles are evolving. Read More
Lower Reinsurance Costs Create Opportunities and Risks for P&C Insurers
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) examines how lower property-catastrophe reinsurance prices could improve property-casualty (P&C) insurer earnings, capital generation, and access to protection. However, credit benefits depend on management decisions, including whether savings strengthen capital and coverage or support aggressive growth, higher retentions, weaker pricing discipline, or increased shareholder distributions in the softer reinsurance market. Read More