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Vermont Sees Major Growth Year in Captive Insurance Sector
Vermont licensed 51 new captive insurance companies in 2025, marking one of its strongest growth years. With 707 active captives and rising international ownership, the state maintains global leadership through consistent regulation, industry expertise, and workforce development, reinforcing its role as a trusted domicile in the evolving captive insurance market. Learn More
Cayman Captive Insurance Sector Ends 2025 with Strong Growth
Cayman's captive insurance sector ended 2025 with 42 new insurer licenses and $51 billion in premiums. The market now holds $176 billion in assets, reflecting strong industry confidence and regulatory support. Reinsurance growth is expected to continue, with key developments highlighted at the 2026 CIRCA ReConnect conference. Learn More
FERMA Launches 2026 Global Risk Manager Survey with Global Scope
Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) has launched its 2026 Global Risk Manager Survey in partnership with PwC France and global risk associations. Covering five continents, the study explores evolving risk priorities; environmental, social, and governance; digitalization; and insurance market trends. Results will be released at the FERMA Forum in Rotterdam, in October 2026 Read More
Gallagher Re First View: Rate Reductions Shape January 1 Renewals
Gallagher Re's "First View" report says the January 1, 2026, reinsurance renewal was shaped by plentiful capacity and widespread pricing reductions. Many cedants prioritized savings over increasing risk transfer, while some achieved structural improvements. The report highlights renewal outcomes by line, including property, casualty, specialty, and cyber. Read More
Howden: Reinsurance Pricing Drops Sharply at January 1 Renewals
Howden's "Re-Balancing" report details sharp rate reductions at the January 1, 2026, reinsurance renewals. Lines including property-catastrophe, retrocession, and casualty saw significant softening due to ample capacity, strong insurer performance, and disciplined underwriting. Competitive dynamics are expected to continue, barring major market disruptions or large-scale loss events. Read More
eMaxx Forms Reciprocal Insurance Exchange in Arkansas
eMaxx launched a policyholder-owned reciprocal insurance exchange in Arkansas to expand its captive insurance and alternative risk transfer solutions. The exchange supports commercial property and casualty insurance and requires members to meet strict safety, telematics, and training standards as part of a broader risk management strategy through its captive platform. Read More
Runoff Insurers Evolve into Strategic Capital Partners
Runoff insurers now serve as strategic capital partners in the insurance sector. Using advanced analytics and disciplined underwriting, they help insurers transfer risk and optimize capital. While offering benefits like operational simplification, these transactions also pose execution and counterparty risks, especially in complex or long-tail liability scenarios. Read More