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Aon Report Examines Growth and Outlook for Lloyd's Legacy Market
Aon's Lloyd's Legacy Report examines the evolution and expansion of the legacy market, emphasizing its role in capital management and risk transfer. The report highlights reinsurance-to-close syndicate activity, transaction trends, and key growth drivers, including mergers and acquisitions, reserve pressures, and a softening market, supporting expectations for increased legacy deal activity. Learn More
Connecticut Launches Captive Insurance Site with Eligibility Tool
Connecticut has launched an updated captive insurance website featuring an interactive eligibility tool, improved navigation, and clearer regulatory guidance. The enhancements aim to simplify the application process, increase transparency, and support continued growth in the state's captive insurance market while strengthening engagement with industry stakeholders. Learn More
What Defines a Visionary Board in Today's Risk Environment?
This article examines how boards can take a more integrated approach to governance by aligning leadership, culture, and risk oversight. With relevance to captive insurance structures, it highlights the importance of adaptability, board composition, and proactive engagement in navigating evolving risks and supporting long-term organizational resilience and strategic decision-making. Read More
Your 6-Step Plan to Captive Optimization
Spring Consulting recommends regular refeasibility studies for captive insurance to align with shifting risk profiles and regulations. By reviewing performance and financing strategies, captives can continue to meet organizational goals efficiently, ensuring their structure remains relevant and sustainable in an evolving risk landscape. Read More
Reinsurance Market Trends at April 1 Renewals: 2026 Outlook
Gallagher Re's report analyzes April 1, 2026 reinsurance renewals, noting continued softening in property pricing, stable casualty conditions, and strong capital levels. Alternative capital and geopolitical risks influenced the market, while low catastrophe losses supported capacity. The report highlights opportunities for cedants to adjust reinsurance strategies in a changing environment. Read More
Global M&A Insurance Trends: 2025 Review and 2026 Outlook
Gallagher's report examines growth in the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) insurance market during 2025, highlighting increased submission volumes, evolving pricing dynamics, and continued product innovation. Regional activity varied, while claims trends remained notable. The outlook for 2026 points to steady deal activity, supported by available capital but influenced by geopolitical and market uncertainties. Read More
Rethinking "Black Swan" Events: An Actuarial Perspective
This article explores the concept of black swan events through an actuarial lens, questioning whether extreme risks in the insurance industry are truly unforeseeable. By examining historical events and patterns, it highlights the challenges of predicting uncertainty and the importance of perspective in risk assessment and financial preparedness. Read More