Market News

Captives are increasingly being used to finance property risks—even amid softening insurance markets—and now extend to covering emerging exposures like tariffs and parametric risks. Industry experts report rising captive formations, broader use across sectors, and expanded coverage lines, as companies seek long-term risk financing strategies insulated from market volatility. Read More

The US property and casualty insurance industry posted its best underwriting results since 2013, driven by gains in personal auto and homeowners. However, 2025 faces challenges from California wildfire losses and tariff-driven economic pressures, according to a joint report from the Insurance Information Institute and consulting firm Milliman. Read More

Global Captive Management has introduced Outcomes SPC, a segregated portfolio company designed to provide smaller and entrepreneurial businesses with affordable access to captive insurance. The structure allows firms to manage their risk efficiently without the complexity and capital requirements of a stand-alone captive. Read More

Captive Resources launches "Captivating Health Insights," a new podcast exploring GLP-1 medications and obesity care. The first episode highlights how employers can integrate medical treatment with behavioral and lifestyle support to manage costs and improve outcomes. Experts discuss benefit strategies, adherence challenges, and the role of captive insurance in healthcare planning. 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