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May "CICR" Explores Captive Climate Risk Strategies

May 15, 2025

Don't miss the May issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" ("CICR"), which shares perspectives from the recent Captive Insurance Companies Association 2025 International Conference, where a panel of captive insurance leaders discussed how captive insurers can build climate resilience by using emerging tools to address increasingly frequent and severe weather events. Read More


IHC Launches AI-Driven Reinsurance Platform in Abu Dhabi

May 13, 2025

International Holding Company is launching a global artificial intelligence (AI)-powered reinsurance platform in Abu Dhabi, backed by over $1 billion. Strategic partners BlackRock and Lunate will support investment, technology, and market entry. The platform will underwrite P&C, life, and specialty risks, targeting $10 billion in liabilities with a global expansion strategy. Read More


FERMA Report Warns Short-Term Thinking Exposes Firms to Future Risks

May 13, 2025

FERMA's NEXT Report warns that short-termism and cognitive biases expose organizations to emerging risks. It calls for strategic foresight tools and long-term thinking to address geopolitical, technological, talent, and climate challenges. The report provides frameworks to help risk managers strengthen resilience and prepare for an increasingly volatile risk environment. Read More


FERMA Backs EU Natural Catastrophe Reinsurance Plan with Key Caveats

May 12, 2025

The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) endorsed the European Union's public-private reinsurance proposal for natural catastrophes, supporting risk-based pricing and EU-wide pooling. The organization emphasized the need for reliable data, a clear regulatory framework, and structured private sector involvement to ensure the initiative’s success and long-term sustainability across European insurance markets. Read More


Howden Re Highlights Pressing Structural and Growth Challenges in Cyber-Reinsurance Market

May 12, 2025

Howden Re has released its latest report, titled "Into the Cyberverse," offering a detailed analysis of the cyber-reinsurance market and identifying structural inefficiencies, emerging trends, and critical needs for innovation and investment. Read More