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Boards of directors are central to captive insurance governance, balancing compliance, financial oversight, and risk strategy. Requirements differ across domiciles: Vermont mandates a resident director, Cayman applies fit-and-proper standards, Bermuda requires a principal representative, and Delaware offers flexibility. Strong boards safeguard solvency and align captives with long-term objectives. Read More

Actuarial services are essential to navigating the complexities of property and casualty insurance. By asking critical questions, companies can gain clearer insight into reserves, assumptions, benchmarks, and risk levels. This guidance highlights 10 key questions every organization—whether captive insurer or traditional—should consider when working with an actuary. Read More

Aon's 2025 Global Risk Management Survey reveals geopolitical volatility entering the top 10 business risks for the first time. Cyber threats remain the top concern, while artificial intelligence and climate change rise in future risk forecasts. The findings highlight a growing need for integrated, proactive risk strategies across industries. Read More

Medical stop-loss coverage through captive insurance enables employers to limit exposure to high-cost healthcare claims. In a volatile environment of rising costs and unpredictable claims, captives provide stability, transparency, and control. Employers benefit from tailored plan design, proactive funding strategies, and pharmacy benefit savings, ensuring sustainable healthcare management. Read More

Swiss Re's article, authored by Andrea Scascighini, analyzes behavioral forces behind rising US liability verdicts. The study finds litigation is increasingly normalized, injury severity outweighs company size in jury awards, and demographic factors shape outcomes. These trends heighten risks for both large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises, driving systemic insurance challenges. Read More