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Structured Risk Finance Offers an Alternative to Annual Renewals
Structured risk finance programs can give organizations multiyear alternatives to annual insurance renewals. Speakers examine shared retentions, aggregate limits, underwriting result participation, collateral, fronting, claims control, and capital efficiency. They also explain how captives may support retained layers when the structure fits an organization's risk appetite and overall financial capacity. Learn More
How AI and Automation Are Reshaping Captive Insurance Operations
Captive insurance organizations are using artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to streamline claims, reporting, finance, and policy administration. Industry executives say connected, reliable data is essential for successful adoption. AI can reduce repetitive work and identify exceptions, but professionals must retain authority over coverage, capital, governance, and key material financial decisions. Learn More
The Benefits of Captive Insurance Companies
Risk Management Advisors explores the benefits of captive insurance companies for risk management. Learn how they reduce costs, manage claims, and offer tailored solutions. Read More
AM Best Reviews Proposed UK Captive Insurance Regime
AM Best examines the United Kingdom's proposed regulatory framework for single-parent captives. The regime would offer proportional capital requirements, simplified reporting, flexible operating structures, and faster authorization. Although these provisions could strengthen the United Kingdom's position as a captive domicile, taxation and limited domestic captive experience may affect participation by parent companies. Read More
Group Captives Have Transformed Other Industries. Real Estate May Finally Be Next.
Real estate group captives are emerging as an option for midsized owners with strong loss experience. By retaining predictable working-layer property and liability losses, using rated fronting insurer paper, and transferring catastrophic exposures to global reinsurers, these programs seek to provide greater control over risk financing and total insurance costs. Read More
Butler University Uses Captive Insurance for Experiential Learning
Butler University uses its captive insurance program to give students practical experience in underwriting, finance, loss control, actuarial analysis, and governance. The program also supports the university's broader risk-financing strategy. Its experience shows that educational value and long-term captive success depend on leadership continuity, institutional support, and carefully coordinated decision-making. Read More
Bermuda Registers Two Captive Insurers, Two Collateralized Insurers
Bermuda registered two insurers in captive insurance classes and two collateralized insurers in July. The additions brought 2026 registrations in captive classes to four. Through July, the Bermuda Monetary Authority reported 5 collateralized insurers, 12 restricted special purpose insurers and 42 total insurance-sector registrations across insurers and intermediaries in 2026. Read More