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Pinnacle University 2025 offers actuarial students hands-on experience in captive insurance, industry research, and business presentations, covering topics like artificial intelligence, inflation, and alternative markets. The invite-only event connects students with industry professionals to develop real-world skills and insights. Research findings will be published online in the coming months. Read More

The March issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" ("CICR") examines artificial intelligence (AI) ethics in captive insurance, the National Collegiate Athletic Association's 1910 Collective, new Internal Revenue Service 831(b) regulations, and Florida as a captive domicile. Gain insights into ethical decision-making for captives and regulatory updates affecting the industry. Available via Vertafore ReferenceConnect or IRMI Online. Read More

In this episode of "The Edge of Risk," Andy Stoelting of Webcor discusses the evolution of its captive, Paramount Insurance, from a pure to a sponsored structure. He explores risk management innovations, Hawaii's domicile advantages, and balancing captive strategy with commercial markets to optimize financial performance in the construction industry. Read More

CICA honored Paul Phillips with the 2025 Distinguished Service Award and Tenda with the Outstanding Captive Award. Mr. Phillips has shaped the captive insurance industry for over 30 years, while Tenda has expanded its innovative captive insurance model to serve family offices and private businesses seeking customized risk management solutions. Read More

University of Wisconsin–Madison students won the CICA captive insurance essay contest, securing cash prizes and a chance to present at the CICA Conference. Sponsored by Hylant GCS, the contest encourages students to explore risk management solutions, with winning essays published by Captive Insurance Times to promote industry education. Read More