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Surplus lines insurers continue to grow as property-casualty market pressures create new demand. Nonadmitted insurers are stepping in where admitted markets pull back, with strong gains in homeowners and general liability coverages. Premiums have risen steadily over the past 3 years despite increased volatility across the broader insurance industry. Read More

Title insurance protects property owners and lenders from title defects, and using captive insurance to manage this long-tail risk offers cost control, risk diversification, and tax advantages. Title insurance in captives is gaining traction, especially among real estate investors seeking customized protection and streamlined legal and closing coordination. Read More

This guide clarifies actuarial reports in captive insurance, emphasizing the importance of clearly documented methods, benchmarks, assumptions, and actuarial judgment. It ensures stakeholders can effectively utilize these reports to enhance risk management strategies, improve decision-making, and meet professional standards within the insurance industry. Read More

Don't miss the April issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" ("CICR"), in which Michael Schulz, director of business development, Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) Insurance Division, shares why the Tennessee captive insurance market is unique and how the state facilitates captive company formation. Read More

At the 2025 Captive Insurance Companies Association conference, industry experts discussed the evolution of captive insurance in Europe. Topics included Solvency II reform, UK regulatory efforts, market pressures like inflation and geopolitical risk, and the growing role of fronting insurers in enabling captives to address complex risk across multiple jurisdictions. Read More