The insurance-linked securities (ILS) market reached a record capacity of US$107 billion by the end of 2024, driven by retained earnings and new capital inflows, according to a recent AM Best report
AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘B++’ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of ‘bbb+’ to Cadence Indemnity, single-parent captive of the Sullivan Brothers Family of Companies
Physical workplace risks were identified as the primary concern by 43 per cent of respondents, while employee mental health and wellbeing issues related to work were highlighted by 28 per cent
Lara Martiner succeeds Grant Maxwell, who will depart Allianz at the end of June.? She will continue in her current role as CEO of AGCS subsidiary Allianz Risk Transfer
This decision follows the planned retirement of current IUA's chief executive Dave Matcham, who is stepping down after a 45-year career in the London Market
Marsh Captive Solutions has added actuarial services to its Cayman captive advisory capabilities, appointing Steve Papciak as principal actuary
Innovative Captive Strategies (ICS) has partnered with Innovative Program Solutions (IPS) to launch CaptiveXS, a specialised excess umbrella insurance programme
Mark Wiedeman, director of captive insurance at the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance, discusses how Tennessee is emerging as a frontrunner in the rise of mid-market captives
Carl Ericson of ClearPoint Health shares his passion for developing innovative solutions for captive insurers in the healthcare space
Kristen Peed, president at the Risk and Insurance Management Society, speaks with Diana Bui about her aspirations to support and promote collaboration within the global risk professionals community
Mariame Vásquez shares her aspiration to see the reinsurance captive grow, especially in emerging markets, and to be an active part of that expansion
Capable, compelling, and with lower costs than a single-parent captive, Mark Dugdale looks at renting captives as an alternative risk financing strategy
Industry experts examine how businesses can harness captives and reinsurance solutions to mitigate unprecedented climate risks
As the IRS tightens rules on micro-captive transactions, industry experts highlight key implications for captive owners and outline strategies to navigate new compliance hurdles
Carmel L. Haynes, executive director at Barbados International Business Association, highlights the significance of the upcoming Barbados Risk & Insurance Management 2025 Conference in fostering innovative solutions and global collaboration in the industry
Experts from AM Best delve into transformative trends in European captive insurance market, outlined in their latest report ‘New Domiciles Are Changing the Landscape for the European Captive Insurance Segment’
The success of Hong Kong’s current cohort of captives is spurring the jurisdiction’s leaders and regulators into action in a bid to encourage local and Chinese companies to follow suit
Delaware’s rise as a key player in captive space is no accident, with its robust regulatory framework, strategic location, and commitment to responsive service making it a top choice for businesses
