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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 of New York, Inc., USA Risk Group (West), Inc., Cedar Management Limited, USA Risk Group (BVI), Inc., USA Risk Group of South Carolina, USA Risk Group (Barbados), Ltd., USA Risk Group (Cayman), Ltd., USA Risk Intermediaries, LLC, USA Risk Brokers, Ltd., USA Risk Group Managers, Inc., Cedar Consulting, LLC 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 New York, Inc.: Since 2007, USA Risk Group of New York, Inc. has provided expertise and management services in this up and coming domicile. This domicile is particularly attractive to companies located in New York.

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 ensure 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 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 West is also an authorized manager in Kentucky, Nevada, Utah, Montana, Hawaii and Delaware.

USA Risk Group Offshore:

  • Cedar Management Limited is located in Bermuda, 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 Group (Barbados), Ltd. due to its acquisition of the MIMS International (Barbados), Ltd. business in early 2008, is a leading manager in Barbados with an expert team. MIMS was the first manager to be licensed in Barbados and has been in operation since 1986.

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.

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@usarisk.com

Tel: 800-USA-RISK
Or: 802-229-5042 x2202
Fax: 802-229-6280

Gary H. Osborne, President
USA Risk Group

P.O. Box 306
Montpelier, VT 05601
gosborne@usarisk.com

Tel: 800-USA-RISK
Or: 802-229-5042 x2208
Fax: 802-229-6280

Jeffrey S. Kenneson
Senior Vice President, Business Development

USA Risk Group of Vermont
30 Main Street, Suite 450
Burlington, VT 05401
jkenneson@usarisk.com

Tel: 800-USA-RISK
Or: 802-229-5042 x2220
Fax: 802-229-6280

Eric Miller
USA Risk Group of New York, Inc.

407 E. Main Street, Suite 11
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
emiller@usarisk.com

Tel: 800-USA-RISKx2279
Fax: 802-371-2277

Paul Newton, Senior Vice President
USA Risk Group of South Carolina
1327-C Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29407
pnewton@usarisk.com

Phone: 877-USA-RISK x2250
Fax 843-766-1847

Dennis Silvia
Cedar Consulting, LLC

18860 Geauga Lake Road

Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Email: dennis.silvia@cedarconsulting.net

Tel: 800-USA-RISK x2391
Or: 440-264-9992
Fax: 440-264-9993

Marc J. Lapointe, Senior Vice President
USA Risk Group (West), Inc.

7975 N. Hayden Road, Suite B204
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
mlapointe@usarisk.com

Phone: 888-USA-RISK
Or: 802-371-2260
Fax: 802.371.2259

Paul Macey, President
USA Risk Group (Cayman), Ltd
.
P.O. Box 1085GT
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
pmacey@usarisk.ky

Phone: 877-483-1850 x2281
Fax: 877-483-1864

Garry Coulter, Executive Vice President
USA Risk Intermediaries, LLC

501 River Street, 1st Floor
Greenville, SC 29601
gcoulter@usarisk.com

Phone: 800-USA-RISK x2257
Fax: 877-242-1501

Stuart H. Grayston, President
USA Risk Group (BVI), Inc., and
USA Risk Brokers, Ltd.

P.O. Box HM 1601
18 Queen Street, Windsor Place
Hamilton HM GX Bermuda
sgrayston@usarisk.com

Phone: 800-USA-RISK x2213
Fax: 877-483-1864

Thomas McMahon, President

Cedar Management Limited

PO Box HM 824
Continental Building, 25 Church Street
Hamilton HM CX
Bermuda

tmcmahon@cedar.bm

Tel:  877-483-1850 x2371

Fax: 877-483-1864

Martin Hole, President

USA Risk Group (Barbados), Ltd.

First Floor
Golden Anchorage Complex
Sunset Crest
St. James, Barbados

mhole@usarisk.bb

Tel: 877-483-1850 x2240
Fax: 877-483-1864

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