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In the September issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" ("CICR"), receive two deep dives into recent industry webinars about captive market trends and current insurance industry issues, along with a leadership playbook. Read More

AM Best maintained its stable outlook for the global non-life reinsurance segment, citing record capital, underwriting discipline, and supportive investment income. Although property reinsurance pricing has declined from peak levels, exposures remain priced above technical adequacy. Social inflation, weather-related losses, geopolitical uncertainty, and macroeconomic pressures remain key challenges for reinsurers. Read More

Africa Finance Corporation has established AFC Captive Insurance Company, a Bermuda-based captive backed by up to $30 million in equity. The captive will initially insure loans extended by AFC, supporting risk retention, capital efficiency, and infrastructure financing, with limited capacity available for affiliates and selected third-party clients across Africa. Read More

Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace enrollment has declined following the expiration of enhanced federal premium tax credits, prompting states to pursue different affordability strategies. KBRA reports that some states are funding premium or cost-sharing assistance, while others use reinsurance programs to reduce individual-market premiums, creating varying coverage outcomes and additional state fiscal pressures. Read More

Aon agreed to acquire USI from KKR and other shareholders for $17 billion, expanding its US middle-market insurance operations and access to excess and surplus lines. The transaction, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, is projected to generate $395 million in annual run-rate net adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization synergies. Read More