
AM Best upgraded the outlook for State Street’s captive insurer, Federated Underwriting Company, from stable to positive. The agency also reaffirmed the captive’s financial strength rating at A‑ (excellent) and its long‑term issuer credit rating at a‑ (excellent). Federated Underwriting was established in 2019 as part of State Street’s alternative risk financing strategy after insurance market pricing surged. The rating lift signals strong capitalisation and operational performance within the captive insurance sector.

Texas‑based INTX Insurance Software has been chosen by Xitus to serve as its core insurance operating system for global run‑off, loss‑portfolio transfer (LPT), insurance‑backed transaction (IBT) and captive reinsurance activities across its Bermuda, UK and Europe subsidiaries. The selection covers...

Gallagher has appointed Hassan Ashtari as senior executive officer of its joint venture with Artex, delivering alternative risk management (ARM) solutions in the Abu Dhabi Global Market. Ashtari will spearhead the expansion of the ARM offering, cultivate key client relationships,...

The Isle of Man released its 2025 insurance regulations on June 30, streamlining the licensing of captive and other insurance vehicles. The amendments give insurers greater flexibility to design innovative products while reducing administrative burdens. A proactive regulator and an...

Aon has named Joe Peiser as CEO of its Risk Capital division, where he will oversee the firm’s commercial risk and reinsurance capital capabilities. The role places him at the nexus of solution‑line, regional, and Aon Business Services teams to...

France’s 2023 resilience reserve has sparked an unprecedented wave of reinsurance captives, now underwriting more than €200 million in gross premiums. The government’s provision mirrors Luxembourg’s successful equalisation model but offers slightly less generous terms, creating a tax‑efficient, regulated pathway for...

SAIC Motor Insurance Co., the captive insurer of China’s largest automaker, has signed a strategic partnership with global insurance broker Lockton. The collaboration aims to accelerate the internationalization of the SAIC Motor brand and deepen cooperation in risk management, insurance...

Generali Group and Swiss Life Global Solutions have sealed a long‑term commercial partnership that includes Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) Network’s acquisition of Swiss Life Network. The combined entity will manage over €3 billion in employee‑benefits premiums, positioning it as the world’s...

The fourth quarter of 2025 saw a net decline in the global captive insurance market, with 85 new licences issued against 139 revocations, resulting in a loss of 54 active captives. Delaware remained the top U.S. domicile, adding 14 new...