The March issue of Best’s Review examines how agents are exploring new paths to profitable distribution, along with the state of the captive sector:

• “Agent Networks Offer More Tools, Access” reports on how agent networks offer those who join the ability to team up for greater leverage.
• “Michigan Lawmakers Mull Several Bills Aimed at Attracting Captive Insurers” looks at a seven-bill legislative package that aims to make the state a more attractive domicile.
• “AM Best: Captive Insurers Turn to Property Coverage as Commercial Market Tightens” features an interview about key themes for captives, including AI adoption, property coverage expansion and the role of the Cayman Islands as a captive insurance domicile.
• “Finance Hub Training Future Insurers Amid Job Surge in Captive Sector” explores the effort to encourage young people to be a part of the Cayman Islands’ financial sector.
• “Largest Global Published, Rated Single-Parent Captive Insurers” ranks companies by 2024 gross premiums written.

Also included:

• “AM Best: Private Equity/Asset Managers-Backed Companies Drive Growth in Affiliated Investments” discusses a report that found higher concentrations of affiliated investments can signal elevated risk.
• “AM Best: US Life/Annuity Market Segment Outlook Remains Stable” features a discussion about the Stable outlook for U.S. life/annuity, attributable in large part to healthy overall capital and risk-adjusted capital levels.
• “Largest Multiperil Crop Insurers” ranks insurers by 2024 direct premiums written.
• “Largest Private Crop Insurers” ranks insurers by 2024 direct premiums written.

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