Market News
September "CICR" Explores Recession and Captive Insurance
Don't miss the September issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" ("CICR"), in which captive insurance leaders comment on how the captive insurance industry might be affected by a recession. Read More
Labor Day Observance
In observance of the Labor Day holiday, we will not publish new content on Captive.com and we will not send the "Captive Wire" newsletter on Monday, September 5. Read More
Property-Casualty Industry Reserves Were Largely Unchanged in 2021
An annual study of the property-casualty insurance industry's loss reserves found little change in the industry's overall reserve position from 2020 to 2021. However, the study by Conning did find changes in reserve levels by lines of business. Read More
Bermuda Insurers, Reinsurers Posted Healthy Premium Growth in 2021
Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) member companies posted a 21 percent year-over-year increase in net premiums written in 2021, according to the ABIR. The ABIR's global underwriting report is based on data from 25 of 29 member insurers and reinsurers for the 2021 calendar year. Read More
Sharply Rising Premiums Should Boost Cyber Insurers' Performance
The cyber-insurance market continues to expand as premiums rise sharply and insurers remain committed to the market, despite their loss experience due to rising claims, according to Fitch Ratings. Cyber insurers' performance will likely rebound, Fitch said, given the price increases along with tighter underwriting standards. Read More