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April CICR: Captive Insurance Perspectives from Vanuatu, Nevada, and WCF

April 8, 2026

Explore the April issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" ("CICR") to read more about the captive insurance industry in the Asia-Pacific region and Nevada. Also, hear about the World Captive Forum event in Orlando, Florida, with a peek into some of the engaging sessions! Read More


Applying AI in Captive Insurance: Practical Use Cases and Considerations

April 7, 2026

This article explores how captive insurance programs are applying artificial intelligence (AI) across underwriting, claims, operations, and analytics. It highlights practical use cases, adoption challenges, and governance considerations, emphasizing data quality, human oversight, and incremental implementation to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and support evolving captive strategies. Read More


Captive Insurance Examinations: What to Expect and How to Prepare

April 6, 2026

This article examines captive insurance examinations, including how they are conducted, what regulators evaluate, and how organizations can prepare. It highlights differences across domiciles, the role of communication and documentation, and how strong governance, service providers, and alignment with the business plan contribute to a smooth and efficient examination process. Read More


Asia, India Reinsurance Renewals Show Continued Softening

April 6, 2026

Global reinsurance pricing continued to decline across Asia and India during April 1 renewals, driven by excess capacity and low catastrophe losses. Markets remained competitive with stable terms, while reinsurers maintained coverage despite Middle East conflict risks influencing specialty lines and underwriting decisions. Read More


AM Best Maintains Stable Outlook for London Market Insurance Segment

April 2, 2026

AM Best's report affirms a stable outlook for the London market insurance segment, with adequate pricing expected to support underwriting performance. Profitability may moderate in 2026, while catastrophe exposure, geopolitical risks, social inflation, and increasing alternative capital continue to shape market conditions and risk management strategies. Read More