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HDI Global has elevated its risk finance unit, including captive insurance and alternative risk transfer (ART) solutions, to board-level oversight. The move highlights growing demand for parametric and structured reinsurance tools. HDI Enablers, the company’s ART division, continues to expand its offerings and leadership to address evolving corporate risk management needs. Read More

UK reforms to captive insurance and insurance-linked securities (ILS) aim to boost competitiveness by easing regulation and attracting global business. While credit-neutral in the short term, Fitch warns these changes may shift risks to less-regulated entities, raising transparency concerns and potential systemic risks across the non-life insurance industry and institutional investor landscape. Read More

The IVANS Index for second quarter 2025 shows that while commercial insurance premium renewal rate changes rose year over year, most major lines declined from first quarter. General liability was the only line to increase quarter over quarter, while workers compensation continued to show negative rate change trends. Read More

A Willis Towers Watson article explores the United Kingdom's 2025 Cyber Governance Code, which requires CEOs and boards to take direct responsibility for cyber security. The article details five key focus areas—risk, strategy, people, incident response, and assurance—emphasizing leadership accountability and the importance of aligning cyber efforts with organizational goals. Read More

The July 2025 issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" examines how tariffs, evolving risks, and new legislation impact captives. Highlights include insights from RISKWORLD 2025, Utah's regulatory strengths, a midyear global risk review, and an update on South Carolina's growing domicile. Available via IRMI Online and Vertafore ReferenceConnect. Read More