Delivering strategic insight and leadership for the US captive industry

The captive insurance sector is at a pivotal juncture. Captives are no longer just specialist risk retention tools. They are now central to enterprise risk strategies, helping organizations manage volatility, protect balance sheets and meet ongoing insurance challenges.

Growth continues in scale and sophistication. Marsh reported captive gross written premium reached around $77 billion in 2024, with captives retaining more risk and covering a wider range of exposures. New formations and increased retentions are driving expansion, including in cyber, D&O, trade credit and supply chain risks.

This comes amid a demanding backdrop. Global insured catastrophe losses are forecast at $107 billion in 2025, with liability pressures, coverage exclusions and pricing volatility testing traditional solutions. Captives are increasingly essential for filling coverage gaps and stabilizing long-term risk costs.

The 2026 Captive Review Conference USA brings together senior captive owners, risk managers, regulators, brokers, reinsurers and advisers to explore how captives are evolving in structure, governance and purpose. The agenda covers case studies, regulatory updates, capital strategy, emerging risks and innovation in captive management.

This forum offers informed discussion among peers shaping the industry’s future. Attendees will gain actionable insights, strengthen relationships and leave ready to position their captive programs for 2026 and beyond.

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Here’s a Breakdown of Who Attended Our 2025 Conference

Themes & Agenda Highlights

• Strategic captive structures and formation best practices: Exploring when and how to form and evolve captive vehicles, and choosing among single-parent captives, group captives, cells and other structures to optimize risk finance and capital deployment.

• Risk financing and alternative risk transfer solutions: Deep dives on innovative risk financing approaches including parametric solutions, reinsurance partnerships, fronting options and managing volatility in property/casualty exposures. 

• Regulatory, tax, and compliance trends:  Updates on US and global regulatory developments affecting captives, tax interactions and how to build compliant captive programs in a shifting policy landscape. 

• Employee benefits and emerging lines of business:  How captives are increasingly used for global employee benefits, specialty lines and profit-center strategies beyond traditional risk retention.

• Innovation, technology and market dynamics:  Sessions on using analytics, AI and digital tools in captive management, as well as navigating hard market conditions, diversification and strategic responses to changing risk and capital environments.
  
  

Six reasons to come to the Captive Review Conference USA

More Time to Connect

Extended networking built into the agenda—because real relationships happen outside the conference room.

Designed for the Entire Captive Ecosystem

From captive owners and consultants to regulators and rising stars—no silos, no barriers, just open, productive engagement across the industry.

Actionable Insights from Industry Leaders

Real-world strategies, case studies, and expert-led discussions—not just theory, but practical takeaways to apply to your captive business.

Stay ahead of emerging risks

Gain clarity on evolving exposures such as cyber, D&O, trade credit and supply chain risks to ensure your captive is prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.

Optimize capital and coverage strategies

Learn how to structure and manage your captive to maximize efficiency, control costs and fill gaps traditional insurance cannot address.

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Enhance regulatory and governance knowledge

Hear from regulators and experts on best practices to strengthen compliance, reporting and governance, keeping your captive robust and future-ready.

Position your firm at the center of the captive industry:  

Sponsor The Captive Review Conference USA

Sponsorship offers unmatched access to engaged decision-makers, targeted branding, and powerful lead generation—before, during, and after the event.

Options for all needs and budgets: 

•  Diamond – Premium branding, private boardroom, keynote access 
•  Platinum – Keynote/panel, VIP networking, feature in post-event report 
•  Gold, Silver, and Supporting – Scalable visibility options 
•  Branded Meeting Tables – No booth needed, just real conversations 
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Our 2025 sponsors included:

Marketing & Reach

Part of the Captive Review Network

Captive Review has an average monthly readership of more than 16,000, 60% of whom are captive owners. The magazine and website are also widely used by captive management firms and the wider captive insurance service provider sector.

With the combined reach of Captive Review and Captive International, plus access to the members of key associations and organisations, our promotional campaign delivers tens of thousands of touchpoints across email, social media, editorial, and partner channels.

You'll connect with the right people—before they even step into the venue.

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Get in touch with the team today.

For sponsorship opportunities:

Will Sutton
 Commercial Manager
Captive Review 
Direct: +44 203 301 8250
Email: wsutton@newtonmedia.co.uk

For speaking opportunities:

Alex Hackett
Senior Conference Producer 
Captive Review
Direct: +44 203 301 8238
Email: a.hackett@newtonmedia.co.uk

For help registering:

Althea Bond
Senior Delegate Manager 
 Captive Review
Direct: +44 203 301 8251
Email: abond@newtonmedia.co.uk

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