Captive Basics

What Is Risk-Based Capital: A Primer for Captives

August 13, 2018

This primer for captive insurers on the concept of risk-based capital (RBC) describes the four basic components of RBC and how the components fit together to arrive at the ultimate ratio. Read More


953(d) Elections: The Basics

July 31, 2018

An article from Saren Goldner and P. Bruce Wright, partners in the tax department of Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, provides a basic overview of requirements, procedures, and compliance aspects surrounding the 953(d) election. Read More


Captive Basics: Understanding Liquidity

July 30, 2018

Captive board members should understand several key concepts. Chief among them is liquidity and how it impacts their captive. This article provides a basic primer on liquidity for both new and seasoned board members. Read More


You Own a Captive Insurance Company, Now What?

June 25, 2018

It is important that new captive owners know what to expect from their captive manager to ensure the captive insurance company is running in a profitable manner and in full compliance with the chosen captive domicile's laws and regulations. Read More


Cannabis and Captive Insurance

June 11, 2018

The insurance market for the legal cannabis industry is still quite fluid, with changes happening every day. Cannabis businesses are currently unable to obtain adequate and affordable insurance protection in the market, and captive insurance may be able to provide the solution. Read More