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Reviving Dormant Captive Insurance Companies: Risks and Options
Industry experts examine the regulatory, financial, and legacy liability considerations associated with dormant captive insurance companies. The article explores the risks of maintaining inactivity, the cost implications of dissolution, and the strategic benefits of reactivating a captive to address emerging risks and shifting market conditions. Learn More
Tuio Rolls Out AI Quoting App on ChatGPT
Spanish digital insurer Tuio has launched an application powered by artificial intelligence (AI) within ChatGPT that enables users to obtain real-time home insurance quotes through a conversational interface. Reported by "Reinsurance News," the rollout reflects growing insurer adoption of AI platforms to streamline distribution and engage consumers during digital research. Learn More
Gallagher Re Report Examines AI's Impact on LAH
Gallagher Re's Q4 2025 "Global InsurTech Report" examines artificial intelligence's (AI's) expanding role in life, accident, and health (LAH) insurance. The report details AI applications in underwriting, claims, and risk assessment, alongside a 19.5 percent annual rebound in global InsurTech funding, driven largely by AI-focused companies and increased venture investment. Read More
How Captive Insurance Supports Energy Risk Strategies
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
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
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
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