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VCIA opens registration for VCIA 2026

Prospective attendees can now register for the 41st annual conference.   6 May 2026

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Drake Plastics and SRA appeal ‘transactions of interest’ ruling in 831(b) case

While the ruling did vacate the ‘listed transaction’ designation, the court backed the IRS’ use of ‘transaction of interest’ for certain micro-captive arrangements.   6 May 2026

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Rate softening accelerates across specialty lines, WTW finds

Three-quarters of specialty classes saw price declines at 1 January renewals, as a rapid shift in market conditions erodes roughly half of the rate increases achieved since 2017.   6 May 2026

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Iowa approves bill for life reinsurance captives

The bill also addresses other risk transfer methods including parametric contracts.   1 May 2026

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Hawaii introduces risk-based supervisory model

Captive insurers will undergoing examination within five years of licensure.   1 May 2026

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UK government plans captive PCC legislation post-2027 regime launch

UK Government indicates it is in favour of PCCs being used for captive insurance purposes following a consultation on the matter.   30 April 2026

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Apollo targets growth with new sports & entertainment arm

The Skyward Group company is combining S&E with contingency and A&H to build a broader specialty proposition.   28 April 2026

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Cayman sees rise in insurer licences in Q1 2026

IMAC says growing reinsurance activity and captive demand are reinforcing Cayman’s global appeal.   28 April 2026

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South Carolina updates captive licensing playbook

Officials and actuarial experts reveal what matters most in applications, as SCCIA invites members to a webinar and networking breakfast.   27 April 2026

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SRA 831(b) praises Drake Plastics decision as “turning point”

Specialist micro-captive manager SRA 831(b) was a co-plaintiff in the Drake Plastics case, in which the IRS’ ‘listed transaction’ designation was vacated last week.   23 April 2026

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