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Explore Group Captive Growth and More in July CICR

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July 15, 2026 |

Abstract Clear Globe and Reflection Against Blue Background Surrounded by Swirls

In the July issue of Captive Insurance Company Reports (CICR), learn more about group captive growth, use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the captive insurance industry, leadership framework, and much more.

In the Newest Issue of CICR

  • Explore with David Shamblin, managing director of the captive and reinsurance team at Pinnacle Financial Partners, key captive (re)insurance trends that drive growth in the marketplace and their effects on captives.
  • Delve into the critical differences between captives with long-term and short-term planning cycles with Jack Meskunas.
  • Read an interview with Steve McElhiney, vice chairman and chief commercial officer at Piko Labs AI. He talks about opportunities, trends, and risks related to AI, specifically in the captive insurance industry.
  • Learn how captives can unlock balance sheet capital and access the reinsurance market from a global perspective with James Ferris, CEO of Captive Management at Davies.
  • Look closer at a leadership framework that can help captive professionals communicate and achieve goals, and the direction, alignment, and commitment model, which can provide professionals the ability to influence and persuade others without having direct authority over them.
  • Get a preview of the Vermont Captive Insurance Association Annual Conference (VCIA 26) with VCIA President Ian Davis, who answers questions and gives insight into what is happening in Vermont in August.

If you subscribe to CICR in Vertafore ReferenceConnect or IRMI Online, you can access the July issue at the links below.

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July 15, 2026