Finance, Investments, and Accounting

ERM Basics for Group Captives

April 23, 2024

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

March 8, 2024

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

February 23, 2024

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

December 13, 2023

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

November 14, 2023

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