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Corporate Governance Considerations for Captive Insurers
Do you serve as an officer or on the board of directors for a single-parent captive, a risk retention group, another group captive, or a commercial insurer? Help us compare company governance readiness in the insurance industry by taking a quick survey, and get access to a free corporate governance report! Read More
British Virgin Islands and Montserrat Join CCRIF
The British Virgin Islands and Montserrat have joined CCRIF SPC (formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility Segregated Portfolio Company), bringing CCRIF membership up to 19 countries. Read More
KBRA Reports on Eurozone Investment Flow
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) recently released a new macro-market commentary titled "Eurozone Investment: Quality over Quantity." The report discusses Europe's relatively disappointing aggregated investment flow data since the global financial crisis. Read More
JLT Re Builds Captive Insurance Expertise in North America
Todd Burgener will join JLT Re to serve as executive vice president in Chicago, working closely with healthcare captive clients and prospects. Mr. Burgener is tasked with developing tailored risk transfer solutions that respond to the changing healthcare landscape. Read More
Swiss Re's Latest Sigma Study Focuses on Construction Sector
According to the latest sigma study from Swiss Re, global engineering insurance underwriting performance has deteriorated recently, with premium rates declining and claims rising in some construction sectors. Urbanization, the replacement of aging infrastructure, and the development of renewable energy sources should all promote construction spending and engineering insurance demand. Read More