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Reinsurance Market Conditions Prompt Better Buyer Outcomes at Midyear
In a market reflecting strong returns for reinsurers, abundant capital, and keen competition, reinsurance buyers were able to achieve reinsurance-purchasing outcomes that better met their needs at July 1 renewals, according to a new report from Gallagher Re. That experience was felt by reinsurance buyers across most lines at midyear. Learn More
US House Passes Bill to Reauthorize Terrorism Risk Insurance Program
The US House of Representatives has passed H.R. 7128, the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026. The measure passed the House June 29 by a vote of 373–15. The legislation would reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA)—which was first established by Congress after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks—through 2034. Learn More
Cyber Insurance Purchasing Seen Trailing Information Security Spending
While investments in cyber risk management have grown significantly over the past decade, the evolution and growth of cyber insurance have moved more slowly over the same period, according to a new report from Aon. Global spending on information security has more than tripled over the past 10 years. Read More
FERMA Committed to Strengthening European Risk Management Community
Speaking to the general assembly of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) in Brussels on June 30, Philippe Cotelle, the organization's president, cited the strength of FERMA's commitment to building a stronger, more collaborative European risk management community. Read More
Artificial Intelligence and Risk Retention Groups: Practical Lessons for Captive Insurance
Julie Bordo discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming operations inside a healthcare risk retention group. The conversation covers claims management, underwriting, AI governance, cyber security, workflow automation, and why human judgment remains essential as captive insurance organizations adopt new technology to improve efficiency and strengthen risk management. Read More
Captive Insurance Addresses Coverage Gaps in Psychedelic Care
As psychedelic-assisted care expands, organizations face challenges securing traditional insurance coverage. Captive insurance is emerging as an alternative risk financing tool for treatment providers, advocacy groups, and researchers. Industry experts discuss regulatory developments, key liability exposures, risk management considerations, and efforts to establish association captive insurance programs. Read More
Guy Carpenter Report Finds Soft Reinsurance Market Persists
Guy Carpenter's July 2026 Reinsurance Renewal Report says abundant capital and competitive market conditions continued to soften property reinsurance pricing at July 1 renewals. The report also highlights growth in catastrophe bonds and parametric solutions, evolving casualty market dynamics, and expected marine pricing impacts from the Baltimore bridge collapse. Read More