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Marsh Plans to Expand Captive Insurance Services to Bahrain
Marsh plans to expand its captive insurance management services into Bahrain, becoming the first international broker to offer these services in the country. The expansion strengthens Marsh's presence across the Gulf region as businesses increasingly seek alternative risk financing solutions to address emerging exposures, regulatory changes, and economic uncertainty. Learn More
How Captive Insurance Can Strengthen Risk Governance Beyond Risk Transfer
Captive insurance can play a broader role in risk governance beyond traditional risk retention and transfer. Marcus Schmalbach examines how captives can help organizations define financial exposures, evaluate recoverable assets, strengthen capital allocation, and integrate risk management into financial decision-making, particularly for complex, capital-intensive projects and emerging risks. Learn More
Stablecoins and Reputation Data in November CICR
The November 2026 issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" ("CICR") examines stablecoin regulation in Bermuda, reputation data in captive credit risk assessment, and evolving captive risk management strategies. Additional articles address captive governance, insights from the Vermont Captive Insurance Association Conference, and the role of data in accessing reinsurance capacity. Read More
Your 6-Step Plan to Captive Optimization
Spring Consulting recommends regular refeasibility studies for captive insurance to align with shifting risk profiles and regulations. By reviewing performance and financing strategies, captives can continue to meet organizational goals efficiently, ensuring their structure remains relevant and sustainable in an evolving risk landscape. Read More
Captive Insurance: A Strategic Solution for Private Equity Firms
Captive insurance offers private equity firms cost-effective risk management, tailored coverage, and strategic flexibility. With solutions like group or cell captives, private equity firms can optimize insurance for portfolio companies, reduce costs, and enhance stability. Captives provide a compelling strategy for long-term value creation in a challenging insurance market. Read More
Pooling Prosperity: The Benefits of Risk Pooling in Captive Insurance
Risk pooling in captive insurance spreads risk and offers cost-effective solutions, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. This article covers pooling benefits, regulatory shifts, challenges, and future opportunities, providing insights into how captives can enhance financial control and access broader, customized coverage options. Read More
Glossary Spotlight: Case Reserves
Case reserves are estimates of unpaid losses and allocated loss adjustment expenses for individual reported claims. In captive insurance programs, these reserves are adjusted as claims develop and affect incurred losses, underwriting results, and financial reporting. Understanding case reserves and their relationship to incurred but not reported reserves supports effective claims and reserve management. Read More