In its latest "Cyber InFocus Report," titled "Adapting to the New Realities of Cyber Risks," Chubb provided insight into the recent growth of ransomware attacks across industries and underscored best practices companies should take to combat the associated risks.

A new set of Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) studies examine trends in payments, prices, and utilization of medical care for workers injured on the job in 18 states. The studies analyze recent costs and trends, reporting how medical payments per claim and cost components vary over time and from state to state.

Another major organization, the University of Vermont (UVM) Health Network in Burlington, has redomiciled its medical malpractice captive insurer, VMC Indemnity Company, Ltd., from Bermuda to Vermont. The relocation of the captive, which was first licensed in Bermuda in 1993, was applauded by Vermont Governor Phil Scott.

On behalf of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), Chlora Lindley-Myers, director of the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance, testified on October 16, 2019, before Congress at a hearing titled "Protecting America: The Reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIP)."

With a very low unemployment rate, the need to compete for talent is imperative for captive insurers. We look at how a compelling story can help this effort and the five keys to success with specific emphasis on how captives should think about this process.

The so-called crumbling foundations captive said it recently finalized program participation agreements for 61 homeowners previously awaiting funds (since June 19) from the captive that would allow them to begin scheduling contractors to work on their homes.

There are currently 43 captive insurance companies licensed in Texas, and the domicile expects to have at least 44 captives in the state by the end of 2019. Texas regulators say the department successfully manages the volume of captive formation inquiries and maintains an open door policy.

Bingham Greenebaum Doll will combine with Dentons, the world's largest law firm.

Based on their balance sheet strength, operating performance, and business profiles, captive insurance companies have consistently outperformed commercial market insurers. Captives can play a positive role and are able to provide a competitive edge to the organizations using them. Find out how.

Underwriting conditions in the United States for directors and officers (D&O) liability have improved significantly in 2019. Several years of weaker performance driven by flat premium growth and less favorable claims trends in a shifting tort environment have spurred movement by insurers to restore profitability in this challenging line.