Market News
Aaron Koch: ILS Will Continue To Play an Increasing Role for Captives
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide thoughtful commentary concerning issues impacting captives and the broader insurance markets, we spoke with Aaron Koch of Milliman's insurance-linked securities (ILS) group about the current state of affairs in the ILS market and how captives are utilizing this segment. Read More
The Arkansas Captive Insurance Domicile
While Arkansas is a small captive domicile with just 6 captives at the end of 2018 and 8 captives currently, state regulators and others expect significant growth over the next few years. That optimism is based on several factors, including an attractive captive statute. Curious? Learn more today on Captive.com. Read More
Captive Insurance Pooling Is an Option for Covering Mass Shooting Attacks
Insurers have begun offering active assailant insurance coverage in the wake of a marked increase in mass shootings in the United States in recent years. In some cases, schools can seek solutions via captive insurance vehicles by pooling their liability exposure to these types of events with other schools. Read More
US Workers Compensation Market Remains on Track
Fitch Ratings reported the US workers compensation market is on track for a fifth consecutive year of underwriting profits in 2019 despite recent weakening in market fundamentals. Read More
Insurance and Reinsurance Solution Launched for Midsized Captives
International Re (I-RE), the specialist captive insurance and reinsurance managing general agent, has established a midsized captive insurance and reinsurance solution, I-RE SA. Read More