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CICA Task Force Will "Amplify Women" in the Captive Insurance Industry

August 1, 2019

The Captive Insurance Companies Association (CICA) has launched "Amplify Women™," a new task force focused on connecting women with opportunities for education, networking, and influence in the captive insurance industry. Read More


KBRA Comments on June-July Reinsurance Renewals

August 1, 2019

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) found the property catastrophe reinsurance renewals among its rated property-casualty companies were in line with expectations for the June-July period. Read More


Captive Industry Financially Strong Amid Competitive Commercial Market

July 31, 2019

Even amid a highly competitive traditional commercial market, the captive insurance company industry financially remains very strong, according to a new A.M. Best Co., Inc., report. Read More


InsurTech Investment Robust Second Quarter with Slow Evolution

July 30, 2019

InsurTech investment worldwide continued at high levels during the second quarter of 2019, according to Willis Towers Watson, marking the fourth consecutive quarter during which total new funding commitments exceeded $1.2 billion. Read More


IBM Study Shows Data Breach Financial Impact Felt for Years

July 30, 2019

IBM Security released its annual study examining the financial impact of data breaches on organizations. According to the report, the cost of a data breach has risen 12 percent over the past 5 years and now costs $3.92 million on average. Read More