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Swiss Re Study Finds Risks Becoming More Interconnected
Swiss Re examines how growing connections among financial, digital, natural-hazard, and socioeconomic risks could amplify systemic stress. The study highlights artificial intelligence, supply chains, critical infrastructure, and risk concentration as key areas of concern and emphasizes scenario analysis, stress testing, diversification, and risk transfer as important resilience measures. Learn More
How Much Capital Does a Captive Insurance Company Need?
Capitalization is a key consideration in forming and operating a captive insurance company. Regulatory minimums are only the starting point. Risk profile, expected losses, liquidity, reinsurance, and business strategy all influence capital needs. Regular financial and actuarial reviews help ensure capitalization remains appropriate as the captive and its exposures evolve. Learn More
NCCIA Names New Board Leadership Following Annual Conference
The North Carolina Captive Insurance Association (NCCIA) named Scott Bailey board chair, Jordan Mosher treasurer, and Chad Spitzer a new director following its 2026 annual conference. NCCIA President and CEO Zach Almond said conference attendance increased significantly from 2025 as the association prepares to establish priorities for the coming year. Read More
Bermuda Registers 3 New Captive Insurers in August
Bermuda registered three new captive insurance companies in August 2026, according to the Bermuda Monetary Authority. The registrations included one Class 1 captive, Valuation Guarantee Ltd., and two Class 2 captives, AFC Captive Insurance Company Ltd. and Ide8 Limited. Bermuda registered five new captives through August. Read More
Sedgwick Launches Carrier and Captive Solutions
Sedgwick launched Carrier and Captive Solutions to provide claims administration and risk services for insurers, captive insurance programs, managing general agents, managing general underwriters, and risk retention groups. Led by Jason Rogers, the operation includes more than 1,000 professionals and offers services spanning claims management, delegated authority, outsourcing, legacy claims, analytics, and reporting capabilities. Read More
Aon Says Record Reinsurance Capital Creates Growth Opportunities
Global reinsurance capital reached a record $800 billion in 2026, giving insurers greater flexibility ahead of January renewals, Aon reported. Increased capacity and competition are improving property and casualty market conditions while providing insurers with more options to manage emerging risks, deploy capital strategically and pursue profitable growth opportunities. Read More
CICA Appoints Binder, Cutcher to Board of Directors
The Captive Insurance Companies Association (CICA) appointed Adam Binder of Topco Associates and Richard Cutcher of Captive Intelligence to its board of directors. Binder brings captive-owner and risk management experience, while Cutcher contributes international captive insurance industry knowledge. The appointments fill two open positions on CICA's board following its March conference. Read More