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How Delaware Defines Discipline in Captive Insurance Strategy
This episode explores Delaware's approach to captive insurance regulation, focusing on governance, solvency, and strategic alignment. It highlights how regulators evaluate program changes, distinguish thoughtful evolution from reactive decisions, and outlines practical considerations for communication, compliance, and long-term captive performance. Learn More
Global Insurance Rates Fall 5 Percent in Q1 2026
Global commercial insurance rates fell 5 percent in Q1 2026, marking a 7th consecutive quarterly decline driven by strong insurer capacity and competition. Property and cyber rates dropped, while casualty pricing rose in the United States. All regions reported decreases, offering organizations opportunities to adjust coverage strategies amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Learn More
How Arizona Is Shaping Growth in Captive Insurance Markets
This episode of The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI examines Arizona's growing captive insurance program, focusing on regulatory oversight, governance, and business plan development. It highlights trends in captive formation, common challenges for new entrants, and how captives are increasingly integrated into broader enterprise risk strategies, offering practical insights for owners, advisers, and industry professionals. Read More
Cayman Signals Timeline for Qualified Jurisdiction Status Application
Cayman Islands Premier André Ebanks announced plans to submit a qualified jurisdiction status application to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners by the second quarter of 2026. The move reflects growing reinsurance activity and ongoing efforts to strengthen regulatory capabilities, with potential implications for cross-border reinsurance and captive insurance market participants. Read More
Captive Insurance Seen as a Jump Start to DPC Model
Captive insurance is increasingly being used to support direct primary care models by aligning incentives, managing risk, and improving access to preventive care. By integrating financing with care delivery, captive structures help employers address rising healthcare costs while enhancing outcomes across their employee populations. Read More
Beyond Risk Launches Captive Insurance Health Platform
Beyond Risk launched Beyond Health Partners, integrating stop-loss, captive insurance, and cost containment into one platform. The combined capabilities aim to simplify health benefits funding, improve coordination, and deliver more predictable outcomes for brokers and midmarket employers navigating rising healthcare costs. Read More
Using Loss Control Tools and Techniques Within Captive Insurance Companies
Examine how captive insurance companies apply loss control tools and data-driven strategies to improve workplace safety and reduce claims. By analyzing loss trends and implementing proactive measures, captive participants can lower costs, enhance risk management, and reinvest savings, while benefiting from shared expertise and economies of scale. Read More