Market News
A Specialty/Captive Insurance Hybrid Can Address Hemp Coverage Issues
Since hemp production became legal, it has been fast-tracked to become a unique commodity, but insurance coverage issues remain. A hybrid solution involving specialty insurance and captive insurance might be the answer. Read More
Powerful New Search Engine Makes You the Expert
Our Captive.com site is now mobile friendly and has a powerful, new, state-of-the-art search engine with cool features that can make you the hero for your clients and colleagues. Read More
MSI's New Podcast Focuses on Captives and P&C Insurance Agents
Raleigh-based Management Services International (MSI) has released its latest podcast episode titled "Captives, Working with P&C Insurance Agents." The new podcast is available immediately from Maximizing Strategic Income (MSI) on Apple Podcasts, or at the MSI Podcast Library. Read More
Alabama Adds 14 New Captive Insurance Companies in 2019
Continuing impressive growth, the Alabama Department of Insurance licensed 14 captive insurance companies in 2019, the second straight year the state hit that licensing mark. With 73 captive insurance companies at the end of 2019, Alabama is one of the larger captive insurance domiciles in the southeastern United States. Read More
ILS Market Has Been Tested by Losses but Continues To Grow
New issuance of catastrophe bonds and other insurance-linked securities (ILS) may vary from year to year, but over time the volume of reinsurance capital represented by the outstanding securities in the marketplace has steadily grown. In responding to losses, ILS have demonstrated viability as an alternative method of ceding risk. Read More