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Cayman Reinsurance Assets Reach $101B in 2025
Cayman reinsurance assets climbed to $101 billion in 2025, up 341 percent since 2020, according to Cayman Finance citing CIMA data. Company formations, premiums, and US life and annuity reinsurance activity increased, with growth supported by regulatory capital standards and National Association of Insurance Commissioners-compliant collateral structures. Learn More
AM Best: US P&C Results Surge in 2025, Pressure Looms
AM Best reports the US property-casualty (P&C) insurance industry posted its strongest results in a decade in 2025, with net underwriting income projected to reach $39 billion and the combined ratio improving to 95.0. However, moderating rate trends, rising claims costs and catastrophe risk may pressure margins in 2026. Learn More
Oklahoma Captive Insurers Reach Record Growth in 2025
Oklahoma's captive insurance program achieved record growth in 2025, posting a net gain of 10 licensed captive insurers and surpassing its previous high. Since 2022, the program has expanded 64 percent, reflecting increased applications, regulatory oversight, and renewed confidence in Oklahoma as a competitive captive insurance domicile. Read More
NAIC Sets 2026 Priorities on Capital, Data, and AI
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) adopted its 2026 strategic priorities, focusing on capital and investment framework reforms, expanded data analytics, catastrophe resilience and climate risk guidance, and oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security. The agenda underscores coordinated state-based regulation to strengthen insurer solvency, consumer protection, and market stability through nationwide collaboration. Read More
France's Captive Insurance Regime Sees Measured Growth Following Reform
France's captive insurance market continues to develop following reforms introduced under the 2023 Finance Act. Trade reporting indicates rising approvals of captive reinsurance entities and expanded corporate participation. While growth has accelerated, France remains smaller than established European domiciles, with future expansion dependent on regulatory stability and corporate demand. Read More
US Economy Set to Grow 2.4 Percent in 2026: AM Best
AM Best reports the US economy is expected to grow 2.4 percent in 2026, outperforming other advanced economies despite trade tensions, policy uncertainty, and a cooling labor market. Personal consumption remains the main driver of gross domestic product, though slower job growth may temper income gains and future spending in coming quarters. Read More
TDC Group Forecasts Key US Healthcare Trends Through 2026
TDC Group's report outlines key forces shaping US healthcare through 2026, including artificial intelligence integration, rising medical malpractice verdicts, hospital closures, liability reform efforts, reproductive healthcare risks, and the expansion of home-based care. The report emphasizes evolving legal exposure, digital transformation, and the enduring central role of physicians. Read More