Finance, Investments, and Accounting
ERM Basics for Group Captives
In this primer for how group captives can begin the enterprise risk management (ERM) process and develop the necessary expertise, we explore why the board should have an ERM committee as well as its responsibilities and charter. Read More
Captive Insurer Boards: Roles and Governance Guide
Setting up, owning, and managing a captive insurance company is a significant undertaking. This article aims to guide individuals assuming positions on a captive board. Read More
A.M. Best: Surety Boom Propels US Growth and Profitability
The demand for surety bonds in the United States continues to increase, leading to top-line premium growth in this segment of the insurance industry. Read More
The Unique Benefits of Group Captive Ownership
Explore key strategies to shift liabilities and achieve cost savings for group captives through claim consolidation and enhanced purchasing power. Read More
Insurers' Hedge Fund Investments Declined in Value in 2022
The value of insurers' hedge fund investments dropped 9.9 percent last year to $11.8 billion, reversing 2 years of growth in the investment class, according to a new report from A.M. Best. Property-casualty insurers saw a 10.7 percent decline in the aggregate book-adjusted/carrying value of their hedge fund investments in 2022. Read More