Market News
Catastrophe Bond Issuance Hits Record $17.3 Billion in First Half
Record catastrophe bond issuance and growing insurance-linked securities (ILS) capacity are reshaping the reinsurance market. First-half 2026 catastrophe bond issuance reached $17.3 billion, while abundant traditional and ILS capital contributed to softer property catastrophe reinsurance pricing. AM Best said capital supply exceeded demand as investors continued deploying retained earnings into the market. Read More
NAIC Advances Capital, Solvency Measures at Summer Meeting
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) advanced risk-based capital and solvency measures during its 2026 Summer National Meeting. Regulators approved changes involving collateralized loan obligations and life insurer capital requirements while addressing principle-based reserving, market conduct, catastrophe risk, homeowners insurance affordability, mitigation programs, and evolving insurance market conditions nationwide. Read More
How Strategy and Collaboration Are Shaping Captive Insurance
Captive insurance is becoming an increasingly strategic component of organizational risk management. This episode examines the qualities of strong captive proposals, the Midwest’s expanding role, regional collaboration, emerging risks, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and the importance of connecting captive programs to clear business objectives and long-term risk strategies. Read More
Structured Risk Finance Offers an Alternative to Annual Renewals
Structured risk finance programs can give organizations multiyear alternatives to annual insurance renewals. Speakers examine shared retentions, aggregate limits, underwriting result participation, collateral, fronting, claims control, and capital efficiency. They also explain how captives may support retained layers when the structure fits an organization's risk appetite and overall financial capacity. Read More
How AI and Automation Are Reshaping Captive Insurance Operations
Captive insurance organizations are using artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to streamline claims, reporting, finance, and policy administration. Industry executives say connected, reliable data is essential for successful adoption. AI can reduce repetitive work and identify exceptions, but professionals must retain authority over coverage, capital, governance, and key material financial decisions. Read More