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Johnson Lambert LLP launched its financial and operations advisory (FOA) practice, expanding advisory services for insurance organizations, nonprofits, and employee benefit plans. Led by Brandon Veler, the practice provides expertise in financial operations, statutory reporting, regulatory compliance, transaction advisory, systems transformation, and reinsurance accounting to help organizations navigate operational and financial challenges. Read More

Captive value added (CVA) is a framework for evaluating the financial and strategic benefits of a captive insurance program. It may compare net present value, retention capacity, and after-tax costs with alternative risk financing methods while also recognizing operational benefits such as claims control, risk management, and coverage flexibility. Read More

In the August issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" ("CICR"), read all about weather data and weather challenges in the captive insurance industry, while also finding out what is happening in Iowa and Oklahoma. Read More

Reinsurance pricing is unlikely to stabilize before 2027, according to J.P. Morgan research cited by Reinsurance News. The analysis points to abundant capital, light catastrophe losses, and continued profitability as factors supporting competitive market conditions, while suggesting that significantly higher catastrophe losses would be needed to reverse the current pricing cycle. Read More

Captive insurers excel with high dividends, reduced acquisition costs, and quick risk response. Their structure promotes early risk identification and stakeholder alignment. Expected to grow, captives offer customized solutions, outperforming commercial insurers by providing tailored coverage and better claims management, all while being flexible and proactive. Read More