Introduction: Capital opportunities for captive insurers with legacy liabilities Many (re)insurance companies carry legacy liabilities on their balance sheets that no longer align with their current strategic goals. This practice is equally relevant … [Read More...] about Unlocking capital: Liability transfer solutions for captive insurance companies
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AIRROC Announces 2026 Board Leadership and Welcomes New Directors
AIRROC has announced its board leadership for 2026. The officers are Chair Dawn Ballin (Enstar), First Vice Chair Stewart Richmond (RiverStone Group), and Second Vice Chair Brendan McQuiggan (Brandywine Holdings/Chubb). The board supporting officers … [Read More...] about AIRROC Announces 2026 Board Leadership and Welcomes New Directors
Non-life insurance run-off deals – 2025 year-end review
We saw 42 publicly announced non-life run-off insurance transactions in 2025, a notable increase compared to 2024 (33 deals) and 2023 (31 deals). This increase was driven by a particularly active Q4 2025, during which 14 transactions were … [Read More...] about Non-life insurance run-off deals – 2025 year-end review
Reinsurance News Bermuda Legacy Market Roundtable
Welcome to the inaugural Reinsurance News Bermuda Legacy Market Roundtable, held in partnership with RiverStone International, one of the world’s leading providers of legacy solutions, on November 6th in Hamilton, Bermuda. The session brought … [Read More...] about Reinsurance News Bermuda Legacy Market Roundtable
Regulatory
Special Termination Provisions in Reinsurance Contracts
Most reinsurance contracts contain a "special termination" clause. The clause typically allows either party to terminate the contract early if certain contingencies arise. Unsurprisingly, there are myriad versions of the special termination clause … [Read More...] about Special Termination Provisions in Reinsurance Contracts
Chamber Pushes for Reform as Foreign Investors Exploit U.S. Legal System Through Litigation Funding
Comprehensive reforms are needed to address how third-party litigation funding (TPLF) operates within the federal tax and court system, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), citing national security concerns and … [Read More...] about Chamber Pushes for Reform as Foreign Investors Exploit U.S. Legal System Through Litigation Funding
Legal
Arbitration in the Courts
Chapter 2 of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) incorporates the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (New York Convention), and grants federal courts subject-matter jurisdiction over actions “falling under” the … [Read More...] about Arbitration in the Courts
Using the Organizational Meeting to Build a Better Arbitration
Arbitration clauses in most insurance and reinsurance contracts are remarkable for how little they say about the process. The most basic form of arbitration clause states only that, if a dispute arises, the parties will arbitrate rather than … [Read More...] about Using the Organizational Meeting to Build a Better Arbitration
Events
AIRROC Honors Carolyn Fahey with Special Service Award
A very special award was presented at the 2025 AIRROC Legacy Transactions & Networking Forum, one as unique as its recipient. Carolyn Fahey was … [Read More...] about AIRROC Honors Carolyn Fahey with Special Service Award
Hidden Exposures and Emerging Risks
Sean Keely, a Partner with Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and Andrea Silk, Managing Attorney with Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP provided an insightful … [Read More...] about Hidden Exposures and Emerging Risks
Emerging Claims
Understanding Self-Driving Car Liability
Liability for self-driving car accidents can fall on the human driver, the manufacturer or even a third party depending on the cause of the accident. … [Read More...] about Understanding Self-Driving Car Liability
Insurers need to change business models to drive climate resiliency, report shows
New research published from Capgemini and Efma’s recent World Property and Casualty Insurance Report reveals that climate change is hurting the … [Read More...] about Insurers need to change business models to drive climate resiliency, report shows
