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Alex Wright is a U.K.-based business journalist, who previously was deputy business editor at The Royal Gazette in Bermuda. You can reach him at [email protected]

Here’s How Companies Are Using Captives to Offset Insurance Price Increases

With ‘traditional’ insurance pulling back in some lines, insureds are using captives to fill in the gaps.

VCIA 2019: Regulatory Sandboxes, Cyber Risk Impact and More at This Year’s Can’t-Miss Captive Event

Almost 100 companies will be showcasing their latest product and service developments to around 1,100 captive and risk managers, service providers and other industry professionals at the VCIA 2019 event.

Business Travelers Beware: Turo and Other Car Sharing Apps Pose Multiple Risks

The benefits of on-demand car rental are plentiful for both owners and renters. The challenge is addressing the new risks posed by the model.

Here’s How Vermont Regulators Faced Down an Onerous Federal Tax Law

Vermont regulators came up with a creative way to save crucial dollars based on ceded risk.

Captive With a Twist: Reinsuring Surety Bonds for Greater Risk Control

One client saved $1.5 million by using captives as a reinsurance layer. Numerous industries could use this application.

Everything You Should Know About Cargo Theft and How to Prevent It

Economic pressures are leading to thieves becoming more innovative, particularly in the theft of food and beverage cargos.

Thinking of Expanding Your Business Overseas? Your Cyber Security Compliance Just Got More Complicated

China’s new data protection regulation, in addition to laws enacted by the U.S. and EU, all have huge implications for any business with international exposure.

How Insurtech Is Becoming an Industry-Wide Solution to Some of the Toughest Risks

From construction to cargo to cyber, an array of Insurtech technology solutions is beginning to bring real improvement to risk management safety strategies.

Brokerage

Broker Consolidation Is Good News for Insureds. Well, Maybe.

With broker consolidation comes more depth. But there are still pros and cons to this M&A growth that insureds should know.

Liability Risk

What ‘Ban the Box’ Really Means for Employers

A majority of states bar employers from inquiring about convictions on job applications. But compliance without caution can have dire consequences.

Risk Focus: Multinationals

Prevent Your International Business from Losing Millions with a CMP

As companies seek international business opportunities, demand for controlled master programs has never been greater.

Risk Report: Manufacturing

More Robots Enter Into Manufacturing Industry

With more jobs utilizing technology advancements, manufacturing turns to cobots to help ease talent gaps.

2018 Vermont Report

Captives and Liability

The flexibility of captives is well-suited to serve the rapidly changing risks health care organizations face.

Cyber Coverage

Plugging the Cyber Gap

Marrying property and cyber coverage seamlessly is an area of increased focus for risk managers and underwriters.

Captives

The Cannabis Captive

Captive insurance for cannabis could be a viable option.

Risk Focus: Reputation

Gear Up for Social Media Battles

Evolving technologies and strategies help companies guard against the ravages of social media attacks.

Flood Modeling

Comparing Flood Maps

A presentation held in London drives home the point that flood modeling has a long way to go.

Risk Focus: Regulatory

Demand for International Business Insurance Increasing

Shifting strategies are influencing the way multinationals design their global programs.

Captives

New Ways to Use Surplus

There is a move toward captives’ strategic use of surplus to fund risk management-based projects, analytics, consulting and more.

PLUS Report

Turning the Market

The number of professional liability class actions is on a record tear, which should impact rates eventually.

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