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Don't miss the January issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" ("CICR"), and find out about actuarial considerations and organized crime. Understand the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act statute and see examples in this intriguing article by captive expert Rob Walling. Read More

Capital modeling is increasingly viewed as a strategic discipline for captive insurance companies, supporting solvency analysis, governance frameworks, and investment decision-making. Insights from a recent industry webinar illustrate how integrated risk modeling can help captives quantify enterprise risk, optimize capital, and align assets with liabilities. Read More

PwC's "US Deals 2026 Outlook" shows insurance mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remained consistent in the second half of 2025, with megadeals accounting for most transaction value. Insurance distribution activity stayed robust, private equity remained active, and insurers continued to pursue capital optimization and portfolio reshaping heading into 2026. Read More

USI's "2026 Commercial Property & Casualty Market Outlook" reviews recent market developments and early 2026 expectations across property, casualty, and specialty lines, citing improved property conditions, continued casualty segmentation, reinsurance capacity strength, and the ongoing influence of social inflation, valuation pressures, and geopolitical risk on underwriting and pricing. Read More

Aon's January 2026 renewal report shows reinsurer capital hit a record $760 billion, driving double-digit rate reductions across global markets. Strong earnings, low catastrophe losses, and rising third-party capital fueled competition. Insurers are reinvesting savings into facultative and structured solutions to support earnings protection and growth in a shifting risk environment. Read More