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Oklahoma reports record captive insurance growth in 2025
19 February 2026
US

The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) announces its captive insurance programme achieved a record year in 2025, marking the fastest three-year growth period in the state’s history.

AM Best affirms credit ratings of Park Assurance Company
19 February 2026
US

AM Best affirms the Financial Strength Rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of ‘a’ (Excellent) of Park Assurance Company (Park).

Augment Risk expands Latin American platform with weather parametric capabilities
19 February 2026
US

Reinsurance and risk capital solutions broker Augment Risk expands its Latin American platform with the addition of specialist weather parametric and structured weather risk transfer capabilities.

Captive Coalition launches Ascend for independent agents
19 February 2026
US

Captive Coalition announces the launch of Ascend, a captive insurance programme designed exclusively for independent agents.

Pinion Insurance launches with US$180 million Barings commitment
19 February 2026
Bermuda, UK

Newly formed specialty insurance platform Pinion Insurance (Pinion) announces its official launch with a commitment of up to US$180 million from global asset management firm Barings.

Xitus selects INTX as core operating system for global captive and legacy operations
18 February 2026
US

Xitus selects INTX Insurance Software (INTX) as its core insurance operating system to support and scale its global legacy and captive insurance operations.

AXA partners with Planet to enhance catastrophe monitoring
18 February 2026
France

AXA Digital Commercial Platform (AXA DCP) partners with Planet to monitor, track and respond to natural catastrophes using high-frequency satellite data.

Fitch expects European insurance M&A to accelerate in 2026
18 February 2026
UK

Fitch Ratings expects European insurance mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to accelerate through 2026, as softer pricing and stable interest rates curb organic growth prospects.

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