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11/12/2007
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Risk Group Regulatory Update Volume 1 Issue 1,
November 2007: Recent Regulatory Developments with Captive
Implications. This issue briefs us on the captive implications
surrounding the TRIA extension bill and the proposed IRS regulation
on insurance between members of a consolidated group.
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Company
Information |
USA
Risk Group is America's largest and most experienced independent
manager of alternative risk mechanisms. Member companies include
USA Risk Group of Vermont, Inc., USA Risk Group (West), Inc.,
USA Risk Group (Bermuda) Ltd., USA Risk Group (BVI), Inc., USA
Risk Group of South Carolina, USA Risk Group of the Virgin Islands,
USA Risk Group (Cayman), Ltd., USA Risk Intermediaries, LLC, USA
Risk Brokers, Ltd., GapAssist™, USA Risk Group Managers,
Inc. and National Computerized Agencies.
Through this integrated network of companies, we
are able to provide one of the most comprehensive service delivery
systems in the alternative insurance market. From USA Risk Group's
various divisions, departments and affiliated offices, we provide
an expert team, united in our commitment to generate responsiveness
to the needs of our clients. |
Alternative
Insurance
Products and
Services |
We
are an independent manager providing:
¨ Captive
Structure and Formation
¨ Fronting,
Reinsurance, Excess Placements
¨ Program
Management
¨ Captive
Management in Major Domiciles
¨ Financial
and Statutory Accounting
¨ Regulatory
Compliance
USA
Risk Group of Vermont, Inc.: USA
Risk Group of Vermont, Inc. specializes in designing and managing
alternative risk financing programs, including single parent captives,
risk retention groups, pools, association captives and other group
insurance arrangements. The Group manages a diverse range of clients
from Fortune 500 companies to small corporations and policyholder-owned
group programs. The types of coverage these captives provide vary
widely and include general and professional liability, product
liability, medical malpractice, workers' compensation/employers'
liability, pollution cover, as well as standard property lines,
including traditional policy forms and specialized forms to meet
their individual needs. Our senior staff members have many years
of experience handling all aspects of captive formation and management.
USA Risk Group of South Carolina:
As recognized experts in the design, formation
and management of captives and risk retention groups, USA Risk
Group of South Carolina provides experience, specialization and
quality performance in its management services. Sophisticated
reporting systems assure you that you and state regulators receive
timely, accurate financial reports which are customized to your
requirements. The company can also provide quality ancillary services
locally and nationally through its membership in USA Risk Group.
USA Risk Group West:
USA Risk Group West is an independent alternative
risk manager located in the newly emerging domicile of Arizona.
Arizona's dedicated regulatory staff and low-cost environment
make it an attractive option, especially for West Coast companies.
USA Risk Group Offshore:
- USA Risk Group (Bermuda),
Ltd. is located in a center of innovation for the global insurance
industry. Unique funding and regulatory advantages are available
from this offshore domicile.
- USA Risk Group (BVI), Inc.
offers the flexibility and regulatory advantages of this offshore
domicile.
- USA Risk Group (Cayman), Ltd.
due to its acquisition of the JLT Risk Solutions (Cayman) business
immediately became one of the largest independent insurance
managers in the Cayman Islands with a dedicated team of specialists
with expertise forming and administering captive insurance companies.
Second only to Bermuda in size, this domicile remains the first
choice for healthcare, creditor life captives and insurance
securitizations.
USA Risk Intermediaries, LLC:
USA Risk Intermediaries, LLC offers reinsurance consultation,
design, placement, and management for property and casualty insurance,
in addition to various liability and finite reinsurance structures.
USA Risk Brokers, Ltd.:
USA Risk Brokers, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based intermediary providing
complete consultation, design, structure, placement, and management
services for reinsurance programs. It is a subsidiary of USA Risk
Group (Bermuda), Ltd.
GapAssist™ Inc:
GapAssist™ is an innovative new solution to address insurance
collateralization. It eliminates the need to post cash security
for letters of credit where letters of credit are needed to meet
gap collateral requirements.
National Computerized Agencies:
National Computerized Agencies: National Computerized Agencies
(NCA) is a highly specialized insurance agency whose concentration
is on the mass merchandising of personal lines. Utilizing its
proprietary payroll deduction accounting systems, NCA is able
to payroll deduct all forms of property & casualty, life insurance,
and financial services products for individuals in an effective,
efficient manner with no fees or finance charges. The system permits
NCA access to different insurance companies and financial institutions
in a single program from an employer or association group. |
Other
Information |
As
the nation's leading independent alternative market service provider,
USA Risk Group demonstrates its strength through the formation
and successful management of captives, risk retention groups,
sponsored programs, self insured groups and other alternative
market insurance facilities. With impartial analysis, in-depth
market knowledge, and technical and regulatory expertise, we have
the right combination of specialized resources and expertise to
design and implement a facility that will be most effective for
your company or organization. |
Company
Contacts |
| Andrew
Sargeant, President
USA Risk Group of Vermont
P.O. Box 306
Montpelier, VT 05601
asargeant@vim.usarisk.com
Tel: 800-USA-RISK
Or: 802-229-5042
Fax: 802-229-6280 |
Gary
H. Osborne, President
USA Risk Group
P.O. Box 306
Montpelier, VT 05601
gosborne@vim.usarisk.com
Tel: 800-USA-RISK
Or: 802-229-5042
Fax: 802-229-6280
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| Jeffrey
S. Kenneson
Vice President, Business Development
USA Risk Group of Vermont
P.O. Box 306
Montpelier, VT 05601
jkenneson@vim.usarisk.com
Tel: 800-USA-RISK
Or: 802-658-0092
Fax: 802-658-0140
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Eric
Miller, Principal
GapAssist™
185 Route 25A
Suite 2
E. Setauket, NY 11733
emiller@GapAssist.com
Phone: 888-378-7272
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| Paul Newton, Vice President
USA Risk Group of South Carolina
1327-C Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29407
pnewton@vim.usarisk.com
Phone: 877-USA-RISK
Or - 843-766-2327
Fax 843-766-1847
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Adam Forstot, Vice
President
USA Risk Group of the Virgin Islands
Suite 525
Crown Bay Marine
Parcel 8168, Sub Base
St. Thomas, USVI 00802
Email: aforstot@vim.usarisk.com
Tel/Fax: 340-774-6688
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Marc J. Lapointe, Vice President
USA Risk Group (West), Inc.
7975 N. Hayden Road, Suite B204
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
mlapointe@vim.usarisk.com
Phone: 888-USA-RISK
Or: 802-371-2260
Fax: 802.371.2265 |
Paul Macey, Senior
Vice President
USA Risk Group (Cayman), Ltd.
P.O. Box 1085GT
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
pmacey@usarisk.ky
Phone: 345-814-2653
Fax: 345-946-0832 |
Garry Coulter
USA Risk Intermediaries, LLC
209 N. Main Street, #111
Greenville, SC 29601
gcoulter@vim.usarisk.com
Phone: 864-915-5396
Fax: 877-242-1501 |
USA Risk Group (Bermuda)
Ltd.,
USA Risk Group (BVI), Inc., and
USA Risk Brokers, Ltd.
Stuart H. Grayston
P.O. Box HM 1601
18 Queen Street, Windsor Place
Hamilton HM GX Bermuda sgrayston@vim.usarisk.com
Phone: 441-296-3973
Fax: 441-296-1023
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