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The January 2026 "Ivans Index" reports year-over-year premium renewal rate increases across most commercial insurance lines. Month over month, renewal rates declined for all lines except umbrella, which increased, while workers compensation continued to experience negative renewal rate changes. Read More

The World Economic Forum's latest report reveals cautious optimism for 2026, with improved economic sentiment but persistent concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) asset volatility, sovereign debt, and trade shifts. Chief economists expect uneven regional growth, rising defense spending, and productivity gains from AI—especially among large firms in the US and China. Read More

Check out the February issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" ("CICR"), and read about expert insights into the captive insurance industry from people like Sandy Bigglestone and Dr. Marcus Schmalbach. You will get access to what is happening not only in the US captive world but also in the global captive world. Read More

Understanding captive insurance financial statements helps owners and boards assess reserves, liquidity, surplus, and underwriting performance. This article explains what nonaccountants should focus on when evaluating a captive's solvency, capital strength, and long-term sustainability. Read More

Global commercial insurance rates declined 4 percent in Q4 2025, extending a six-quarter downward trend. Most regions recorded decreases, driven by insurer competition, favorable losses, and increased capacity. Property, financial, professional, and cyber rates fell, while casualty rates rose, led by US claims severity concerns amid ongoing global market recalibration. Read More