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IMAC Gala Raises $35,000 for Caymanian Scholarship Fund
The Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC) raised $35,000 for its Educational Scholarship Fund during its 2026 gala. Supporting higher education opportunities for Caymanian students, the fund has awarded more than $5 million since 1994. RSM Cayman renewed its sponsorship for 3 years, reinforcing its commitment to local education. Learn More
Global M&A Deal Value Rises 23.9 Percent as Mega Deals Surge
Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal value increased 23.9 percent during the first 9 months of 2026, driven by record mega deal activity. Completed transactions rose 16.1 percent year over year, while faster deal execution gained momentum. Despite increased activity, acquirers across major regions underperformed market benchmarks, according to WTW's quarterly report. Learn More
October CICR Explores Technology and Captive Insurance Market Trends
The October issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" ("CICR") explores technology and innovation in captive management, including artificial intelligence and integrated operating models. Additional articles examine the importance of emotional intelligence in captive governance and provide insights into the global captive insurance market, financial discipline, and Vermont's domicile outlook. Read More
How Captive Insurance Operations Can Benefit from Integrated Technology
Fragmented technology systems can create operational challenges for captive insurers and managers. In the October issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports," Illia Pinchuk examines how a unified operating model can improve data integration, streamline workflows, strengthen financial reporting, and establish a foundation for automation and artificial intelligence in captive operations. Read More
Huntington Expands Captive Insurance Banking Capabilities
Huntington National Bank expanded its captive insurance banking capabilities, building on its reinsurance trust platform and decades of industry experience. Led by Jordan Mosher, the specialized team will provide captive insurers with coordinated access to banking, collateral, letters of credit, reinsurance trusts, and broader risk management solutions across Huntington’s platform. Read More
FERMA Calls for Insurance Reform, AI Clarity at 2026 Forum
Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) President Philippe Cotelle called for longer-term partnerships between businesses and insurers, greater clarity on artificial intelligence (AI) risks, and continued collaboration on systemic risks at the 2026 FERMA Forum. The Rotterdam event also addressed resilience, climate risk, and knowledge sharing, while FERMA announced Milan as host of its 2028 Forum. Read More
Risk Managers Shift Focus to Long-Term Resilience
Risk managers are focusing more on long-term organizational resilience as geopolitical, cyber, artificial intelligence, and regulatory risks converge, according to a Federation of European Risk Management Associations and PwC survey. The findings show greater involvement in corporate strategy, increased technology adoption, and changing insurance strategies, while respondents report improving confidence in the future insurability of risks. Read More