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Organized Crime Guidance for Actuaries in January CICR
Don't miss the January issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" ("CICR"), and find out about actuarial considerations and organized crime. Understand the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act statute and see examples in this intriguing article by captive expert Rob Walling. Learn More
Capital Modeling Emerges as a Strategic Imperative for Captive Insurance Companies
Capital modeling is increasingly viewed as a strategic discipline for captive insurance companies, supporting solvency analysis, governance frameworks, and investment decision-making. Insights from a recent industry webinar illustrate how integrated risk modeling can help captives quantify enterprise risk, optimize capital, and align assets with liabilities. Learn More
PwC: Insurance Megadeals Drive M&A Value Heading into 2026
PwC's "US Deals 2026 Outlook" shows insurance mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remained consistent in the second half of 2025, with megadeals accounting for most transaction value. Insurance distribution activity stayed robust, private equity remained active, and insurers continued to pursue capital optimization and portfolio reshaping heading into 2026. Read More
USI: "2026 Commercial Property & Casualty Market Outlook" Highlights Shifting Risk Dynamics
USI's "2026 Commercial Property & Casualty Market Outlook" reviews recent market developments and early 2026 expectations across property, casualty, and specialty lines, citing improved property conditions, continued casualty segmentation, reinsurance capacity strength, and the ongoing influence of social inflation, valuation pressures, and geopolitical risk on underwriting and pricing. Read More
Reinsurers Slash Rates as Capital Hits Record $760 Billion Globally
Aon's January 2026 renewal report shows reinsurer capital hit a record $760 billion, driving double-digit rate reductions across global markets. Strong earnings, low catastrophe losses, and rising third-party capital fueled competition. Insurers are reinvesting savings into facultative and structured solutions to support earnings protection and growth in a shifting risk environment. Read More
Inside Missouri's Captive Domicile Approach: A Q&A with Sam Komo
In this Q&A, Sam Komo discusses Missouri's approach to captive insurance, including drivers of captive growth, evolving governance expectations, and how captives are increasingly embedded in enterprise risk strategies. He also outlines how Missouri is positioning its domicile to support captive owners amid changing market and regulatory conditions. Read More
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. Read More