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July CICR Explores Tariff Implications for Captives
The July 2025 issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" examines how tariffs, evolving risks, and new legislation impact captives. Highlights include insights from RISKWORLD 2025, Utah's regulatory strengths, a midyear global risk review, and an update on South Carolina's growing domicile. Available via IRMI Online and Vertafore ReferenceConnect. Learn More
Reinsurance Rates Decline Amid Rising Competition and Ample Capacity
Fitch Ratings reports continued declines in reinsurance pricing at midyear renewals, driven by excess capacity and competition. Property rates fell sharply, while casualty remained stable. Looser terms and rising catastrophe losses are compressing underwriting margins. Despite pressures, pricing is still above historical levels, and investment income supports overall profitability. Learn More
PNC Report: Equity Markets Climb as Tariff and Inflation Fears Ease
PNC's "Global Market Snapshot—July 2025" reports strong US equity performance, easing market volatility, and restrained inflation from tariffs. Artificial intelligence-driven investment and fiscal stimulus from a new budget package are expected to support continued growth. Bond markets also posted gains amid declining interest rates and geopolitical stabilization. Read More
Anne Marie Towle Shares Her Views on Women in Insurance
Captive insurance industry thought leader Anne Marie Towle shares some of her views on women in insurance with Captive.com. Ms. Towle leads the Global Risk and Captive Solutions team at Hylant. Read More
Old Republic Backs CICA's Amplify Women and NEXTGen Programs
Old Republic Risk Management is partnering with CICA to support its Amplify Women and NEXTGen initiatives. These programs expand career, leadership, and networking opportunities for women and young professionals in the captive insurance industry through events, mentorship, and education designed to build future industry leaders and promote inclusive professional development. Read More
Cayman Adds 21 New Insurance Licenses in First Half of 2025
The Cayman Islands issued 21 new insurance licenses in the first half of 2025, with growth across captive and reinsurance sectors. Cayman Islands Monetary Authority reports additional applications under review, potentially surpassing 2024 levels. The regulatory framework continues to attract a range of international insurers under Class B, C, and D categories. Read More
Chief Economists Caution on Trade Policy Shocks, AI Risks, and Growth
The World Economic Forum's May 2025 Chief Economists Outlook highlights rising global uncertainty driven by US trade policy, inflation, and artificial intelligence (AI) disruption. Economists expect delayed investments, regional divergence in growth, and mixed job impacts from AI, while governments face pressure from defense spending and public debt concerns. Read More