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831(b) Institute Marks Three Years of Education and Advocacy

June 24, 2026

The 831(b) Institute marked its third anniversary on National Insurance Day, highlighting 3 years of education and advocacy for micro-captive insurance. The organization expanded its reach through accreditation programs, continuing education offerings, and grassroots advocacy efforts aimed at helping business owners and professionals better understand risk management strategies. Read More


Artificial Intelligence and Captive Insurance: Enhancing Judgment, Not Replacing It

June 23, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers captive insurance companies new opportunities to improve data analysis, reporting, and operational efficiency. While AI can help identify trends and streamline processes, key decisions involving governance, risk financing, coverage design, and strategy still require human expertise, judgment, and oversight to achieve successful outcomes. Read More


How Blockchain Could Streamline Captive Insurance Operations

June 18, 2026

Blockchain is emerging as a potential tool for captive insurance programs, offering benefits such as improved transparency, automation, and data integrity. Industry experts highlight applications in claims management, reinsurance, and digital assets, while noting challenges related to regulation, data standardization, stakeholder adoption and integration with existing systems. Read More


Marsh Introduces Protected Cell Option for Global Employee Benefits

June 18, 2026

Marsh has introduced Marsh Nexus Captive Solution, a cell captive structure designed to help multinational organizations manage international employee benefits risks and costs. The offering targets companies with more than $3 million in annual non-US benefits spending and reflects growing interest in captive-based approaches to employee benefits risk retention. Read More


Data Center Growth Creates New Insurance Challenges and Opportunities

June 16, 2026

AM Best's report explores the insurance implications of expanding data center development driven by artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Key exposures include business interruption, property damage, cyber events, construction delays, environmental liabilities, and infrastructure-related risks. The report also highlights opportunities for insurers to develop new coverage solutions. Read More