Market News
Captive Domicile Insights and Capital Modeling Take Center Stage in December CICR
The December issue of "CICR" spotlights the world's leading captive insurance domiciles, examining regulatory developments, market momentum, and the competitive factors shaping global captive growth as organizations refine long-term risk financing strategies. Learn More
Using Captive Insurance to Manage Risk in a Changing Agricultural Sector
As agriculture faces rising climate, regulatory, and operational risks, captive insurance provides a flexible alternative to traditional markets. Captives allow for customized coverage—such as parametric policies tied to weather triggers—and offer long-term cost efficiency, risk retention options, and resilience against premium volatility and coverage gaps. Learn More
The Regulator's Growing Role in Creating Successful Captive Insurance Companies
As captive insurance expands, regulators are playing a more active, collaborative role in supporting innovation and growth. Competitive domiciles now emphasize flexibility, relationship-building, and problem-solving alongside compliance. These trust-based partnerships help address complex risks, enable nontraditional structures, and strengthen the long-term success of captive insurance programs. Read More
NAIC 2025 Fall Meeting to Focus on Risk, Tech, and Consumer Privacy
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners' 2025 Fall National Meeting will bring together regulators and industry leaders to address key insurance issues, including captive insurance, consumer privacy, risk-based capital modernization, and artificial intelligence oversight. Hosted in Florida, the event supports collaboration on emerging risks, resilience, and state-based regulatory priorities shaping the future of the insurance landscape. Read More
A Deep Dive into Risk Transfer and Distribution for Captive Owners
In this episode, Pinnacle Actuarial Resources principal Derek Freihaut joins Joel Appelbaum to explain how captives evaluate risk transfer and risk distribution. He discusses expected adverse deviation modeling, expected reinsurer deficit testing, and how reinsurance structures shape exposure, funding, and program design while helping captive owners make more informed long-term decisions. Read More
2026 M&A Activity Poised for Growth Amid Rebound in Big Deals
Captive insurance and strategic acquisitions are fueling 2026 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) growth, with megadeals returning and private equity deploying fresh capital. Artificial intelligence is reshaping due diligence, while a "buy and build" approach drives midmarket activity. Despite volatility, the global M&A outlook remains bullish across sectors like energy, biopharma, and technology. Read More
Captive Insurance and Capital Modeling: A Strategic Guide
Capital modeling helps captive insurance companies better quantify risk, uncover diversification benefits, and align investment strategy with enterprise risk. This guide from Oliver Wyman illustrates how captives can use capital modeling to strengthen financial resilience, lower the cost of risk, and enhance long-term returns on capital. Read More