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Airmic's 2026 Captives Survey, conducted with Artex and HDI, examines how organizations use captive insurance for risk financing, reinsurance access, and expanding coverage needs. The survey also explores governance practices, technology adoption, domicile selection, and growing interest in a proposed UK captive insurance framework. Read More

The 831(b) Institute marked its third anniversary on National Insurance Day, highlighting 3 years of education and advocacy for micro-captive insurance. The organization expanded its reach through accreditation programs, continuing education offerings, and grassroots advocacy efforts aimed at helping business owners and professionals better understand risk management strategies. Read More

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers captive insurance companies new opportunities to improve data analysis, reporting, and operational efficiency. While AI can help identify trends and streamline processes, key decisions involving governance, risk financing, coverage design, and strategy still require human expertise, judgment, and oversight to achieve successful outcomes. Read More

Blockchain is emerging as a potential tool for captive insurance programs, offering benefits such as improved transparency, automation, and data integrity. Industry experts highlight applications in claims management, reinsurance, and digital assets, while noting challenges related to regulation, data standardization, stakeholder adoption and integration with existing systems. Read More

Marsh has introduced Marsh Nexus Captive Solution, a cell captive structure designed to help multinational organizations manage international employee benefits risks and costs. The offering targets companies with more than $3 million in annual non-US benefits spending and reflects growing interest in captive-based approaches to employee benefits risk retention. Read More