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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. Learn 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. Learn 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
Building Sustainable MGA Programs Through Captive Insurance
Anne Marie Towle and Alex Gedge of Hylant examine how captive insurance can support managing general agent (MGA) program business. They discuss fronting relationships, risk participation, underwriting discipline, capital adequacy, board oversight, and performance monitoring as programs grow, along with the importance of keeping the captive aligned with the MGA's long-term strategy. Read More
US Commercial Insurance Price Growth Slows to 0.5 Percent
US commercial insurance prices rose just 0.5 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to Willis Towers Watson. Most lines recorded increases, although pricing moderated broadly. Commercial property posted the largest decrease, while excess and umbrella liability had the largest increases. Large accounts recorded their first price decline since 2017. Read More