Market News

The Number of Captive Insurers in 2016

February 17, 2017

Strategic Risk Solutions (SRS) has estimated the number of captives licensed in Bermuda, Cayman, and 18 US domiciles at year-end 2016. The estimates, as presented at the SRS webinar, 2017-A Pivotal Year for the Captive Market Read More


China Captives in the Limelight

February 15, 2017

China is proactively raising awareness and interest in alternative risk transfer. The potential for retaining risk layers and the economic accretion it can provide are a natural fit for Chinese risk buyers. This article explores captive insurance developments in China and considers opportunities and challenges for future captive development. Read More


Top 10 Causes of US Workplace Injuries

January 27, 2017

The 2017 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index includes a listing of the top 10 causes of workplace injuries ranked by the percentage of total cost of nonfatal serious injuries. Read More


Allianz's Top 10 Business Risks

January 18, 2017

The top 10 business risks for 2017, according to a survey of risk professionals, have been released by Allianz in its sixth annual "Risk Barometer." This article provides the top 10 lists from both a global and US perspective. Read More


Workers Compensation Impact from Affordable Care Act Focus of Study

November 29, 2016

The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has published a research project report that should be of interest to captive insurers that provide workers compensation coverage. Read More