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FERMA Launches 2026 Global Risk Manager Survey with Global Scope
Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) has launched its 2026 Global Risk Manager Survey in partnership with PwC France and global risk associations. Covering five continents, the study explores evolving risk priorities; environmental, social, and governance; digitalization; and insurance market trends. Results will be released at the FERMA Forum in Rotterdam, in October 2026 Learn More
Gallagher Re First View: Rate Reductions Shape January 1 Renewals
Gallagher Re's "First View" report says the January 1, 2026, reinsurance renewal was shaped by plentiful capacity and widespread pricing reductions. Many cedants prioritized savings over increasing risk transfer, while some achieved structural improvements. The report highlights renewal outcomes by line, including property, casualty, specialty, and cyber. Learn More
Howden: Reinsurance Pricing Drops Sharply at January 1 Renewals
Howden's "Re-Balancing" report details sharp rate reductions at the January 1, 2026, reinsurance renewals. Lines including property-catastrophe, retrocession, and casualty saw significant softening due to ample capacity, strong insurer performance, and disciplined underwriting. Competitive dynamics are expected to continue, barring major market disruptions or large-scale loss events. Read More
eMaxx Forms Reciprocal Insurance Exchange in Arkansas
eMaxx launched a policyholder-owned reciprocal insurance exchange in Arkansas to expand its captive insurance and alternative risk transfer solutions. The exchange supports commercial property and casualty insurance and requires members to meet strict safety, telematics, and training standards as part of a broader risk management strategy through its captive platform. Read More
Runoff Insurers Evolve into Strategic Capital Partners
Runoff insurers now serve as strategic capital partners in the insurance sector. Using advanced analytics and disciplined underwriting, they help insurers transfer risk and optimize capital. While offering benefits like operational simplification, these transactions also pose execution and counterparty risks, especially in complex or long-tail liability scenarios. Read More
Organized Crime Guidance for Actuaries in January CICR
Don't miss the January issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" ("CICR"), and find out about actuarial considerations and organized crime. Understand the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act statute and see examples in this intriguing article by captive expert Rob Walling. Read More
Capital Modeling Emerges as a Strategic Imperative for Captive Insurance Companies
Capital modeling is increasingly viewed as a strategic discipline for captive insurance companies, supporting solvency analysis, governance frameworks, and investment decision-making. Insights from a recent industry webinar illustrate how integrated risk modeling can help captives quantify enterprise risk, optimize capital, and align assets with liabilities. Read More