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How Captive Insurance Supports Energy Risk Strategies

February 12, 2026

Energy companies are increasingly using captive insurance to manage rising property, liability, and climate-related risks. Captives offer cost savings, flexibility, and support for innovation in renewable technologies. As insurance markets tighten, captives provide a strategic alternative for risk financing, especially in large-scale or hard-to-insure energy operations. Read More


Energy Transition Accelerates, Reshaping Risk and Capacity

February 12, 2026

Swiss Re's report analyzes renewable energy capacity growth, premium projections through 2030, regional market trends, investment flows, evolving insurance structures, and technology-specific claims drivers. It highlights how the accelerating energy transition is reshaping underwriting approaches and reinsurance portfolios across wind, solar, hydro, and battery storage assets. Read More


From Strategy to Execution: The Two Phases of Captive Insurance Education

February 12, 2026

In this video, Courtney Boles of Management Services International outlines the two stages of captive insurance development: strategic evaluation and operational execution. She explains how organizations move from high-level feasibility discussions to managing claims, compliance, and workflows—highlighting the captive manager's role in guiding successful day-to-day operations. Read More


"Ivans Index" Shows Mixed Renewal Rate Trends Across Lines in January 2026

February 11, 2026

The January 2026 "Ivans Index" reports year-over-year premium renewal rate increases across most commercial insurance lines. Month over month, renewal rates declined for all lines except umbrella, which increased, while workers compensation continued to experience negative renewal rate changes. Read More


Global Outlook Improves, but Debt and AI Risks Persist

February 11, 2026

The World Economic Forum's latest report reveals cautious optimism for 2026, with improved economic sentiment but persistent concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) asset volatility, sovereign debt, and trade shifts. Chief economists expect uneven regional growth, rising defense spending, and productivity gains from AI—especially among large firms in the US and China. Read More