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Understanding the Drivers Behind Captive Domicile Decisions
This Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI episode explores the strategic considerations behind choosing a captive insurance domicile, from risk location and regulatory fit to tax implications, service levels, and home state opportunities. Guest expert Austin Griffith highlights emerging trends as more states strengthen their captive insurance legislation. Learn More
Reinsurance Pricing Softens as Capital Grows and Losses Decline
Guy Carpenter's January 1, 2026, report highlights softening reinsurance prices driven by capital growth, reduced catastrophe losses, and strong returns. Property and casualty markets saw pricing shifts, while cyber and sidecar structures evolved. Catastrophe bond issuance hit record highs, signaling strong investor interest and expanded risk-sharing options across multiple lines. Learn More
Captive Insurance 2025 Year in Review: Growth, Risk, and Resilience
The captive insurance industry experienced strong growth in 2025, driven by demand for flexible risk financing, expansion into new coverages, and advances in technology. Industry leaders highlighted increased risk retention, evolving domiciles, and heightened pressure in auto, healthcare, and liability markets, underscoring captives’ expanding strategic role. Read More
2026 Captive Insurance Outlook: Expansion, Innovation, and Volatility
Industry leaders expect captive insurance growth to continue into 2026 as organizations expand coverages, increase retentions, and adopt analytics. Emerging risks, regulatory attention, alternative risk transfer, and market volatility are driving greater use of captives across industries and organization sizes. Read More
What Happens After You Decide to Form a Captive Insurance Company
This video takes viewers from the strategic stage of considering a captive insurance company to the reality of operating one. It explains how advisers help evaluate the concept and how captive managers then guide policy issuance, claims processes, timelines, and responsibilities once the captive begins running. Read More
TDCI Reports Continued Captive Growth and Expanding Risk Trends in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) reported sustained captive insurance growth in 2025, with 191 captives and 708 active cells. Officials noted increased use of captives for medical stop-loss, cyber, and municipal risks, with expectations for continued growth amid traditional market volatility. Read More
NCCIA Highlights 2025 Growth, Opens Planning for 2026 Conference
The North Carolina Captive Insurance Association (NCCIA) closed 2025 by highlighting strong member engagement and collaboration with regulators, noting the state's position as the third-largest US captive domicile. NCCIA also announced 2026 conference sponsorship opportunities, an upcoming call for presentations, and year-end membership reminders. Read More