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AM Best Revises Global Reinsurance Outlook to Stable from Positive
AM Best has revised its outlook for the global reinsurance segment to stable from positive, citing accelerating reductions in property reinsurance pricing and ongoing challenges in the US casualty space as being among the key considerations behind the revision. Read More
A Modern Risk Management View: Strategy Before Structure
Hylant's Anne Marie Towle and Joe Wieligman argue that organizations should treat risk as a strategic business issue—not a transactional insurance purchase. They recommend a holistic approach that aligns risk strategy with enterprise goals, improves capital flexibility over time, and supports long-term decision-making before selecting any specific risk structure. Read More
How AI Is Changing Actuarial Thinking in Captive Insurance
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming actuarial workflows and captive insurance strategy. This podcast episode explores practical AI applications, governance challenges, transparency, and why human judgment remains central to advanced analytics in captives. Read More
Tennessee's Captive Insurance Outlook: Compliance, Governance, and 2026
In this Q&A, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Captive Insurance Section, discusses today's top compliance challenges, evolving governance expectations, and how domiciles are emphasizing the enforcement of existing rules. The team also shares Tennessee's strengths as a captive domicile and comments on potential process improvements in 2026. Read More
Keeping 831(b) Micro-Captives Focused on Risk Management—Not Investment Vehicles
Dustin Carlson, president of the 831(b) Institute, outlines targeted reforms in a three-part "Captive Insurance Company Reports" series aimed at preserving the credibility of 831(b) micro-captives. The proposals address estate-planning ownership structures, life insurance and annuity use, and related-party loans to keep captives centered on insurance fundamentals. Read More