Regulation and Oversight
Iowa Enacts Captive Insurance Law with Redomestication Tax Provisions
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed House File 2766 into law, updating the state's captive insurance framework. The legislation establishes a regulatory structure for life captive reinsurance companies, includes redomestication tax provisions, addresses parametric risk transfer arrangements, and expands reporting, confidentiality, and dormancy provisions. Learn More
Inside Iowa's Growing Role in Life Captive Reinsurance Structures
Jeff Wilson of the Iowa Insurance Division discusses the growing use of life captive reinsurance companies, including capital management considerations, regulatory oversight, and why Iowa continues to attract interest as a domicile for these increasingly important captive insurance structures. Learn More
Iowa Legislature Approves Captive Insurance Updates, Adds Life Reinsurance Framework
Iowa legislators approved House File 2766, updating captive insurance regulations and establishing a framework for life captive reinsurance companies. The bill addresses licensing, reporting, capital requirements, and redomestication provisions. It also includes confidentiality protections for certain filings. The measure has passed both chambers and awaits the governor's signature. Read More
Alabama Amends Captive Insurance Law with Updated Capital Requirements
Alabama's House Bill 415 updates captive insurance regulation, including increased capital requirements, expanded reporting obligations, and additional regulatory review criteria. The legislation establishes updated standards for financial reporting, actuarial certification, and oversight of captive insurers while maintaining the existing statutory framework for captive insurance companies in the state. Read More
Inside Vermont's Approach to Captive Insurance Oversight
This Edge of Risk Podcast episode explores captive insurance regulation, governance, and solvency oversight within a leading domicile. It highlights how regulators evaluate program changes, the importance of board engagement, and how captives are adapting to evolving risks, offering practical insights for owners, advisers, and industry professionals. Read More
Vermont Enacts Captive Insurance Updates Through H.649
Vermont's H.649 updates captive insurance regulation, including restrictions on risk retention group investments, reporting requirements, and protected cell certification provisions. The legislation codifies established regulatory practices, aligns with National Association of Insurance Commissioners standards, and reinforces oversight while maintaining Vermont's broader captive insurance framework. Read More
NAIC Chief Highlights Risk, Data, and AI Oversight Priorities
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) leadership outlined 2026 priorities focused on catastrophe risk mitigation, enhanced homeowners market data collection, and oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) in insurance. Regulators are also addressing evolving investment risks in life insurers while expanding international collaboration, aiming to strengthen consumer protection and ensure market stability amid changing industry conditions. Read More