conference agenda
The CIC-DC Annual Conference is the premier industry event for those doing captive business in the Nation’s Capital. This year's conference features timely educational topics along with multiple networking opportunities. The conference host hotel is conveniently located near several popular restaurants and other DC attractions.
Monday, October 5, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Registration Open
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5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
tuesday, october 6, 2026
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration Open
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7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
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8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Rating the Value of Ratings
As Washington, DC’s captive market continues to evolve and play a larger role in risk management strategies, organizations are increasingly asking: Does a financial strength rating support—or complicate—their goals? For captives and the service providers who advise them, the answer depends on a range of factors, including market expectations, policyholder needs, reinsurance dynamics, and board-level priorities.
This panel explores the strategic, financial, and reputational implications of being rated. Hear how captives are approaching the decision in practice, where ratings add measurable value, and what is involved in getting and maintaining a rating. Whether you’re evaluating a rating for the first time or advising others on the path forward, this session will provide practical insights to help guide your strategy.
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
The AI-Driven Captive: Practical Paths to Smarter Risk and Operations
This session examines how artificial intelligence is transforming captive insurance, enhancing underwriting accuracy, claims automation, risk modeling, regulatory applications, and operational efficiency. Through concise case studies and insights from AI experts in the insurance industry, attendees will learn how to assess AI’s relevance, explore potential applications, and develop thoughtful strategies for considering or integrating AI where appropriate within their captive programs or service platforms.
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Networking Break
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11:00 a.m. – Noon
Rates, Risk, and Regime Change: Investing in a Shifting World
A panel of experts will unpack the forces reshaping the global economy—from inflation and growth dynamics to rising debt, geopolitical fragmentation, and structural shifts driven by energy transition and AI.
The discussion will then zoom in on U.S. markets, exploring the path of inflation and Fed policy, rate volatility, fiscal pressures, and evolving opportunities across credit and securitized sectors. Panelists will also examine changing market structure, regulatory developments, and the impact of geopolitics and energy on investor sentiment.
The session will conclude with clear, actionable strategies for navigating today’s complex landscape and positioning captive portfolios for what’s ahead.
Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Hosted Networking Luncheon
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1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
Captive Insurance Taxation: Federal and State Update
Stay ahead of the latest tax developments impacting captive insurance companies. This session brings together industry tax leaders to discuss evolving federal and state tax requirements, legislative and regulatory updates, and emerging compliance challenges. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on current tax trends, policy developments, and the key issues expected to shape the captive insurance industry in the years ahead.
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2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
High-Stakes Verdicts and Their Impact: Perspectives from the Front Lines of Claims Defense
Panelists will explore current verdict trends, their impact on litigation and risk management, and practical strategies for navigating today’s evolving legal landscape.
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Networking Break
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
DISB Update & Ask the Regulators
Join representatives from Washington, D.C.’s captive insurance regulatory team for an informative discussion on recent developments, regulatory priorities, and emerging issues affecting captive insurers. This interactive session offers captive owners and service providers the opportunity to hear updates directly from regulators and participate in a live Q&A.
