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What Is Your Captive's Talent Acquisition Strategy?

September 4, 2024

Captive insurers must adapt to demographic and technological changes by developing a robust talent acquisition strategy. With millennials becoming the dominant workforce, strategies must focus on tech skills, diversity, and strong employer branding. Effective engagement and proactive succession planning are key to maintaining competitiveness and operational efficiency. Read More


Why Cash Flow Is Key for Captive Insurers

August 29, 2024

Cash is king. This is especially true for captive insurers, since they typically have fewer margins for error. Captive board members should understand their captive's cash flow, so let's discuss some key areas for exploration and understanding. Read More


Can a Captive Insurance Company Insure Employee Benefits?

August 23, 2024

Increasingly, organizations today utilize some form of captive insurance to fund the costs of employee benefits such as medical and life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, and retirement. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of funding benefits through a captive insurance company. Read More


5 Top Tips for Building a Captive Insurer Board of Directors

August 6, 2024

To build an effective board for a captive insurer: develop a clear mission, recruit diverse skills, keep the board size manageable, establish clear roles and governance rules, and foster a culture of healthy debate. These steps ensure comprehensive oversight and efficient decision-making, enhancing governance and performance. Read More


7 Ways Captive Insurance Companies Provide a Competitive Edge

August 6, 2024

Captive insurers excel with high dividends, reduced acquisition costs, and quick risk response. Their structure promotes early risk identification and stakeholder alignment. Expected to grow, captives offer customized solutions, outperforming commercial insurers by providing tailored coverage and better claims management, all while being flexible and proactive. Read More


Does Your Captive Insurance Company Suffer from Bad Directors?

July 29, 2024

Learn how to identify and address "bad directors" in captive insurance companies to ensure effective governance and protect your organization's interests. Read More


Are You Ready To Serve on a Captive Insurance Company Board?

July 23, 2024

Several trends are creating exciting opportunities for positions on boards of directors, including those of captive insurance companies. Learn about these trends and position yourself for success. Read More


Cannabis and Captive Insurance

July 12, 2024

Despite the flourishing US cannabis market, federal and state law conflicts hinder insurance for cannabis businesses, making coverage scarce and costly. Captive insurance continues to fill the gap amid this uncertainty. Read More