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11/12/2007 -- USA 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.


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

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

Eric Miller, Principal
GapAssist™

185 Route 25A
Suite 2
E. Setauket, NY 11733
emiller@GapAssist.com

Phone: 888-378-7272

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

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

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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