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Hylant's Anne Marie Towle and Joe Wieligman argue that organizations should treat risk as a strategic business issue—not a transactional insurance purchase. They recommend a holistic approach that aligns risk strategy with enterprise goals, improves capital flexibility over time, and supports long-term decision-making before selecting any specific risk structure. Read More

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming actuarial workflows and captive insurance strategy. This podcast episode explores practical AI applications, governance challenges, transparency, and why human judgment remains central to advanced analytics in captives. Read More

In this Q&A, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Captive Insurance Section, discusses today's top compliance challenges, evolving governance expectations, and how domiciles are emphasizing the enforcement of existing rules. The team also shares Tennessee's strengths as a captive domicile and comments on potential process improvements in 2026. Read More

Dustin Carlson, president of the 831(b) Institute, outlines targeted reforms in a three-part "Captive Insurance Company Reports" series aimed at preserving the credibility of 831(b) micro-captives. The proposals address estate-planning ownership structures, life insurance and annuity use, and related-party loans to keep captives centered on insurance fundamentals. Read More

Vermont licensed 51 new captive insurance companies in 2025, marking one of its strongest growth years. With 707 active captives and rising international ownership, the state maintains global leadership through consistent regulation, industry expertise, and workforce development, reinforcing its role as a trusted domicile in the evolving captive insurance market. Read More