Luke Harrison
Alabama raises captive surplus requirements, introduces GAAP reporting
In September 2025, the Alabama Department of Insurance announced a moratorium on new captive and risk retention group (RRG) formations until at least summer 2026.
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.
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