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NFP, an Aon company, launched a property and casualty group captive practice following its acquisition of Trinity Risk Advisors. Alan Wise will lead the practice, which will help businesses evaluate and join group captive insurance programs designed to improve risk management, control insurance costs, and provide greater financial stability. Read More

AM Best reports that US directors and officers (D&O) liability insurers are prioritizing long-term profitability as competitive market conditions and evolving risks shape the sector. While rate stabilization and improved loss ratios support a stable outlook, pricing competition, excess capacity, and potential reserve development from prior underwriting years could pressure margins. Read More

The insurance-linked securities (ILS) market is evolving as capital returns with greater discipline and strategic intent. Catastrophe bonds are becoming core components of insurer and reinsurer risk management programs, while investors prioritize transparency, strong analytics, and aligned structures. Market participants say ILS now play a central role alongside traditional reinsurance capacity. Read More

Boards of directors are central to captive insurance governance, balancing compliance, financial oversight, and risk strategy. Requirements differ across domiciles: Vermont mandates a resident director, Cayman applies fit-and-proper standards, Bermuda requires a principal representative, and Delaware offers flexibility. Strong boards safeguard solvency and align captives with long-term objectives. Read More

Marsh's Political Risk Report 2026 examines how accelerating geopolitical change is reshaping trade, conflict, finance, and digital infrastructure. The report highlights rising tariff friction, regulatory fragmentation, conflict exposure, and credit pressures, urging organizations to integrate long-term geopolitical analysis into risk management and strategic planning to avoid decision paralysis. Read More