Market News
Bermuda Re/Insurers Remain Resilient in Challenging Market Conditions
Bermuda-based re/insurers continue to be tested by challenging market conditions, including heightened catastrophic losses and diminishing competitive advantage resulting from US tax reform, according to Fitch Ratings. Read More
First Affiliated Reinsurance Company Formed in Vermont
Less than a year after Vermont passed legislation establishing a new type of captive structure, the state licensed its first affiliated reinsurance company, MAPFRE RE Vermont Corporation. Read More
Captive Formations Continue as Soft Market Persists
Even as soft conditions persist in the commercial market, captive insurance company formations are continuing. Get the latest updates on captive formations on Captive.com! Read More
SIIA Defines Captive Manager Role with Professional Standards
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA), has released the "SIIA Captive Manager Code of Conduct," which provides professional standards of responsibility for captive managers. Read More
KBRA Hamilton Re Rating Report Now Available
The Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) rating report for Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd., and Hamilton Re, Ltd., is now available. On December 7, 2018, KBRA assigned an insurance financial strength rating of A to Hamilton Re. Read More