Nuclear and thermonuclear verdicts—jury awards exceeding $10 million and $100 million, respectively—are reshaping the auto insurance landscape, driving unprecedented financial pressures on insurers and policyholders alike. These massive payouts, fueled by shifting jury attitudes and aggressive legal strategies, are forcing insurers to recalibrate risk models, tighten underwriting, and pass costs to consumers through higher premiums. Here’s how these verdicts are impacting the industry and what it means for future rates
The IRS has extended penalty relief for non-disclosure of certain micro-captive insurance transactions while formalizing stricter criteria for classifying these arrangements as "listed transactions" or "transactions of interest." until July 31, 2025. These classifications determine reporting obligations and potential penalties under the 2025 final regulations.
April has already been packed full of updates, news, and global geopolitical drama. With tariffs titrating upwards, market volatility and geopolictial uncertainty, there are no shortage of pertinent pieces of information relevant to the insurance industry and global markets to keep up with.
A Midwest-based liquid bulk fuel hauler, recently completed its third captive insurance renewal with Captives Insure (C.I.). This milestone reflects the company’s commitment to leveraging innovative insurance solutions to achieve financial stability and competitive advantages in the fuel transportation industry.
A large residential property client worked with C.I. to procure a $2.5m Property Policy along with a $400k/$5m General Liability Policy. With over $1bn in total insured values and 10k+ units this client retained 85% of the premium back into their captive on AM Best Rated A+XV Admitted paper.
A large specialty construction company, partnered with C.I. to secure $5 million in excess liability coverage above a $15 million primary layer. The client retains over $2.5 million in gross written premium (GWP) within their captive while satisfying lender requirements. With a 0% historical loss ratio in this excess layer, the client now retains underwriting profits that were previously absorbed by commercial insurers.
Last week, I had the opportunity to introduce the world of captive insurance to bright young minds at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business. Joined by industry experts David Ward, Laura Rodrigo, and Karen Strange, we dove into the realm of captives with two risk management classes and then the Gamma Iota Sigma society.
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