Ellen Charnley joins Luzern Risk as founding member of the advisory board
Charnley was previously president of Marsh Captive Solutions.
Captive Intelligence
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June 17, 2026
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September 9, 2026
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Major Loss Simulator
See what a major loss does to your captive, and how reinsurance absorbs it across scenarios.
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November 21, 2024
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September 9, 2026
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Premium Profit Calculator
Find out how much profit your insurer makes off of your insurance premium.
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September 20, 2024
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September 9, 2026
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Model a Captive
Answer a few questions and get a five-year simulated pro forma for your captive.
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September 27, 2023
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September 9, 2026
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The Glossary
Slide the window to translate insurance-speak definitions into plain English.
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April 12, 2024
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September 9, 2026
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The FAQ
Plain answers to the questions we hear most about captive insurance.
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April 12, 2024
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September 9, 2026
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Too Big to Insure
A structural solution for AI data center risk
Jonathan York
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July 9, 2026
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July 9, 2026
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What’s Missing from the Trucking Insurance Conversation
Our key observations from Women in Trucking's 2025 Accelerate! conference.
Jordan Bourkab
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December 22, 2025
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December 19, 2025
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The Power of a Live Captive View
Having up-to-date captive information at the click of a button drives better decision making.
Jonathan York
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September 23, 2025
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September 30, 2025
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Improving Your Captive: 8 Questions to Ask
We share a report card of factors that can drive better outcomes for a captive insurance program.
Sam Espinosa
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September 15, 2025
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September 30, 2025
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Building Accessible Captive Insurance
Captive International talks to our CEO Gabriel Weiss about what sets Luzern apart in the market.
Captive International
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September 8, 2025
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September 30, 2025
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How Brokers Are Winning with Captives
Robert Pegg, director of captive consulting at Luzern Risk, on how captives can help you retain and grow your business.
Robert Pegg
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September 15, 2025
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September 30, 2025
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The Captive Race Is On
Continued growth in captive insurance reflects more companies realizing its strategic advantages.
Joseph Cross
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August 21, 2025
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August 20, 2025
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Why Great Companies Delay Smart Captives
The misconceptions that stall even the best operators from taking control of their risk.
Joseph Cross
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August 7, 2025
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August 5, 2025
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Your Workers’ Comp Premium Could Be Paying You
The risk profile of workers’ compensation makes it a natural starting point for captive insurance.
Joseph Cross
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July 21, 2025
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July 17, 2025
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Breaking Free from the Insurance Renewal Cycle
Another year of inaction sacrifices the control, stability, and profit offered by a captive
Sam Espinosa
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July 1, 2025
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June 27, 2025
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How to Spot a Captive Insurance Opportunity
Struggling with rising premiums and shrinking coverage? Discover how captive insurance can help your business regain control, reduce volatility, and turn insurance costs into a long-term strategic asset.
Sam Espinosa
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June 10, 2025
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June 5, 2025
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Captive manager Luzern Risk secures $12m in Series A funding
Luzern Risk, a captive platform formerly known as XN Captive, has secured $12m from Caffeinated Capital in its Series A raise.
Yahoo! Finance
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May 5, 2025
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May 5, 2025
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Luzern Risk Secures $12M Series A to Pioneer End-to-End Captive Insurance Platform
Modern insurance ownership, now within reach: Luzern Risk (formerly XN Captive) launches the first digital captive platform focused on the middle market.
Sam Espinosa
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May 5, 2025
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May 5, 2025
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How Captives are Reshaping Climate Risk Management
As climate-driven losses escalate and insurers withdraw from high-risk markets, businesses are facing rising costs and shrinking coverage options. Captive insurance offers a way out.
Sam Espinosa
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May 1, 2025
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March 11, 2025
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AI and Digital Innovation Reshape Captive Strategies
2025 World Captive Forum: Panelist Gabriel Weiss explains how AI and digital tools can enhance efficiency and decision-making, but also require strategic and deliberate deployment.
Captive Insurance Times
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February 12, 2025
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February 12, 2025
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DeRisking The MGA Model with Luzern Risk
Follow our deep dive into the evolving landscape of alternative risk. The Luzern team joins InsurTech NY to explore how captives are becoming a critical component for MGAs looking to de-risk and optimize their business models.
Captives Writing Non-Traditional Risks A Growing Trend
More companies are looking at using their captives to write non-traditional risks, according to Judah Dobrinsky, director of risk finance at Luzern Risk.
Luke Harrison
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December 18, 2024
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December 18, 2024
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Funding A Captive: How Much Capital Do You Need?
This article explores various strategies for funding a captive, including collateral options, capitalization mechanisms, and other key considerations.
Sam Espinosa
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December 6, 2024
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December 4, 2024
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SIGMA Actuarial Q&A With Luzern Risk
SIGMA Actuarial Consulting Group interviews Luzern Risk on the advantages of captive solutions, the evolving market, and how businesses can leverage captives to drive growth and resilience.
SIGMA Actuarial Consulting Group
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November 21, 2024
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November 21, 2024
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Captives & Claims: How to Select a Third-Party Administrator (TPA)
Choosing the right TPA is vital for optimizing captive insurance programs. This guide covers key factors like due diligence, claims technology, and collaboration to enhance performance and compliance.
Chris Boedecker
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November 25, 2024
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November 18, 2024
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An Interactive Guide To Captive Domiciles
Choosing the right domicile is crucial for your captive's success. This interactive tool and supporting guide allows you to review and compare domiciles, learn how to evaluate them, and simplifies an otherwise complex decision.
Sam Espinosa
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September 27, 2024
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September 30, 2024
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How To Choose The Right Type of Captive Structure
Explore the 9 main captive insurance types and learn the pros and cons of each structure to optimize your risk management strategy.
Sam Espinosa
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August 6, 2024
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August 6, 2024
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What Is Captive Insurance?
Discover captive insurance: a strategic approach to risk management. Learn how captives offer control, customized coverage, and financial benefits for businesses seeking alternatives to traditional insurance.
Sam Espinosa
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February 5, 2024
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August 5, 2024
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Captives & The IRS: A Landmark Battle Reshaping Captive Insurance Law
Avrahami v. The IRS teaches crucial lessons on compliance, structure, and transparency in captive insurance.
Sam Espinosa
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July 31, 2024
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July 31, 2024
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Captives: From Renting to Owning Your Own Insurance
With traditional business insurance, you're renting protection. With captive insurance, you design, build, then own your insurance dream home. Find out how.
Sam Espinosa
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July 19, 2024
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July 21, 2024
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The Feasibility Study: What To Expect
Forming a captive means that your business will own an insurance company, pay for its own losses, and pocket any profit. The “what” makes sense. The “how” is more tricky.
Sam Espinosa
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April 12, 2024
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March 28, 2024
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What Is Fronting Insurance for Captives?
In the insurance industry, the term "Paper" is often used to describe both the insurance policy itself and the carrier underwriting that policy.
Sam Espinosa
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March 27, 2024
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March 20, 2024
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How Captive Reinsurance Works
Explore captive insurance reinsurance strategies. Learn about Excess of Loss, Aggregate, and Quota Share policies. Understand how reinsurance protects captives from major losses.