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Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal value increased 23.9 percent during the first 9 months of 2026, driven by record mega deal activity. Completed transactions rose 16.1 percent year over year, while faster deal execution gained momentum. Despite increased activity, acquirers across major regions underperformed market benchmarks, according to WTW's quarterly report. Read More

The October issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" ("CICR") explores technology and innovation in captive management, including artificial intelligence and integrated operating models. Additional articles examine the importance of emotional intelligence in captive governance and provide insights into the global captive insurance market, financial discipline, and Vermont's domicile outlook. Read More

Fragmented technology systems can create operational challenges for captive insurers and managers. In the October issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports," Illia Pinchuk examines how a unified operating model can improve data integration, streamline workflows, strengthen financial reporting, and establish a foundation for automation and artificial intelligence in captive operations. Read More

Huntington National Bank expanded its captive insurance banking capabilities, building on its reinsurance trust platform and decades of industry experience. Led by Jordan Mosher, the specialized team will provide captive insurers with coordinated access to banking, collateral, letters of credit, reinsurance trusts, and broader risk management solutions across Huntington’s platform. Read More

Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) President Philippe Cotelle called for longer-term partnerships between businesses and insurers, greater clarity on artificial intelligence (AI) risks, and continued collaboration on systemic risks at the 2026 FERMA Forum. The Rotterdam event also addressed resilience, climate risk, and knowledge sharing, while FERMA announced Milan as host of its 2028 Forum. Read More