Friday, April 17, 2026

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US court strikes down IRS 831(b) listed transactions designation 

A US district court has partly struck down Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations in relation to captives making the 831(b) tax election.

Renewable energy transition driving strategic shift in captive use 

Organisations are increasingly turning to captives, not simply as risk financing tools, but as strategic platforms to optimise capital, manage volatility and unlock greater capacity. 

Web domain giant forms Cayman Islands captive 

The Arizona-headquartered firm is a component of the S&P 500 index.

Oklahoma advancing bill allowing captive conversions 

If passed, the act will be effective 1 November 2026. 

Baldwin launches construction group captive 

Azimuth is designed for “best in class” construction companies that pay $250,000 or more annually in workers’ compensation, general liability, and auto premiums. 

AM Best upgrades rating of Fidelity Investments captive

Fidvest is a pure captive wholly owned by FMR LLC (FMR), the parent company of Fidelity Investments.

Pine Walk launches Bermuda-headquartered Mezura Capital Partners 

 Pine Walk provides custom underwriting, operational and regulatory frameworks to support innovative underwriting offerings, and in 2025 grew its GWP to $1bn. 

The rise of home-state domiciling in the US captive market 

With 36 US captive domiciles now available to choose from, it makes growing sense for firms to explore what their home domicile might have to offer.

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