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Jeremy Colombik of Management Services International discusses how captive insurance can address hard-to-place risks using unrated and nonadmitted paper. Learn how fronting arrangements, cost efficiency, and custom coverage options can create flexible, compliant solutions for industries facing traditional market limitations. Read More

This article explores how internal alignment and education drive the success of captive insurance programs. It highlights LAUSD's approach to surplus use, property risk management, and wildfire response, based on insights shared at the 2025 World Captive Forum. Includes practical guidance on board engagement, feasibility planning, and claims oversight. Read More

Hylant's Q1 2025 "Market Update" analyzes commercial insurance trends, renewal rate expectations, and underwriting shifts. Covering key lines such as casualty, cyber, property, and executive risk, the report provides insight into litigation drivers, market capacity, and evolving exposures impacting risk strategy in the year ahead. Read More

In 2024, US property and casualty insurers reported $100 billion in core net income and a $24.8 billion underwriting gain—marking the first annual gain since 2020. Despite severe catastrophe losses, improved premium adequacy and stable loss growth helped strengthen financial results, with the industry's combined ratio improving to 96.4. Read More

In this interview, Dustin Carlson of the 831(b) Institute outlines efforts to support micro-captive insurance through education, grassroots advocacy, and regulatory reform. He highlights collaboration with groups like Minicap and the National Taxpayers Union to advance clearer policies, defend legitimate captive use, and engage small businesses in the legislative process. Read More