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As liability costs and claim severity rise, healthcare organizations increasingly use captive insurance to manage risks like medical malpractice, cyber exposure, and regulatory challenges. Captives offer tailored coverage, cost efficiency, and strategic control—making them a vital tool for hospitals, physician groups, and long-term care providers. Read More

Don't miss the May issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" ("CICR"), which shares perspectives from the recent Captive Insurance Companies Association 2025 International Conference, where a panel of captive insurance leaders discussed how captive insurers can build climate resilience by using emerging tools to address increasingly frequent and severe weather events. Read More

International Holding Company is launching a global artificial intelligence (AI)-powered reinsurance platform in Abu Dhabi, backed by over $1 billion. Strategic partners BlackRock and Lunate will support investment, technology, and market entry. The platform will underwrite P&C, life, and specialty risks, targeting $10 billion in liabilities with a global expansion strategy. Read More

FERMA's NEXT Report warns that short-termism and cognitive biases expose organizations to emerging risks. It calls for strategic foresight tools and long-term thinking to address geopolitical, technological, talent, and climate challenges. The report provides frameworks to help risk managers strengthen resilience and prepare for an increasingly volatile risk environment. Read More

The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) endorsed the European Union's public-private reinsurance proposal for natural catastrophes, supporting risk-based pricing and EU-wide pooling. The organization emphasized the need for reliable data, a clear regulatory framework, and structured private sector involvement to ensure the initiative’s success and long-term sustainability across European insurance markets. Read More