Market News

Global Reinsurance Outlook 2020

September 17, 2019

A Standard & Poor's global reinsurance outlook for 2020 has implications for captives. We explore some of the threats to reinsurers and how captives may also face similar issues. Read More


Crumbling Foundations Captive Prepares for Upcoming Bond Allotment

September 17, 2019

The Connecticut Bond Commission is set to approve this September's $20 million bond allotment for the Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company, Inc., crumbling foundations captive. The $20 million allotment will allow the captive to resume its previously suspended operations, albeit on a limited basis. Read More


Pinnacle's Aaron Hillebrandt Says Actuaries Help Improve Businesses

September 16, 2019

As part of our ongoing commitment to provide thoughtful commentary concerning issues impacting captives and the broader insurance markets, we spoke with Aaron Hillebrandt, a director and consulting actuary with Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc. Our interview covers the changing role of actuaries and how the Casualty Actuarial Society is providing training and education for this evolution. Read More


Change Is Quickening for the Reinsurance Industry

September 12, 2019

The abundance of capital in the reinsurance market has impacted the entire reinsurance value chain, has increased cost sensitivity, and is requiring reinsurers to find new ways of creating value for primary insurers, according to Swiss Re. Read More


North Carolina's Kait Chase Is Fascinated with RRGs and Captives

September 11, 2019

Kait Chase, risk retention group analysis manager for the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Captive Insurance Companies Division, joined the North Carolina Department of Insurance in 2016. She is responsible for the licensing and regulation of North Carolina Risk Retention Group (RRG). Read More