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Cayman's captive insurance sector ended 2025 with 42 new insurer licenses and $51 billion in premiums. The market now holds $176 billion in assets, reflecting strong industry confidence and regulatory support. Reinsurance growth is expected to continue, with key developments highlighted at the 2026 CIRCA ReConnect conference. Read More

Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) has launched its 2026 Global Risk Manager Survey in partnership with PwC France and global risk associations. Covering five continents, the study explores evolving risk priorities; environmental, social, and governance; digitalization; and insurance market trends. Results will be released at the FERMA Forum in Rotterdam, in October 2026 Read More

Gallagher Re's "First View" report says the January 1, 2026, reinsurance renewal was shaped by plentiful capacity and widespread pricing reductions. Many cedants prioritized savings over increasing risk transfer, while some achieved structural improvements. The report highlights renewal outcomes by line, including property, casualty, specialty, and cyber. Read More

Howden's "Re-Balancing" report details sharp rate reductions at the January 1, 2026, reinsurance renewals. Lines including property-catastrophe, retrocession, and casualty saw significant softening due to ample capacity, strong insurer performance, and disciplined underwriting. Competitive dynamics are expected to continue, barring major market disruptions or large-scale loss events. Read More

eMaxx launched a policyholder-owned reciprocal insurance exchange in Arkansas to expand its captive insurance and alternative risk transfer solutions. The exchange supports commercial property and casualty insurance and requires members to meet strict safety, telematics, and training standards as part of a broader risk management strategy through its captive platform. Read More