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Captive insurers utilize reinsurance to mitigate risks, stabilize earnings, and comply with regulatory requirements. They may operate as direct insurers or as reinsurers through fronting companies, which allows them to access broader services and potentially achieve tax benefits, while maintaining compliance across various jurisdictions. Read More

Insurance-linked securities (ILS) let insurers transfer risk to investors, boosting reinsurance capacity and offering diverse, higher-return investments. Read More

Under the right circumstances, a captive can provide myriad benefits and, increasingly, mid-to-large firms are looking to form or join a captive insurance company. Find out how captive insurance companies operate, the different types of captives, and five key questions to ask when considering whether to form a captive. Read More

Captive insurance managers play a critical role in compliance, governance, financial oversight, and communication. Their work protects the captive's best interests while supporting strong relationships with regulators and stakeholders, helping ensure operational success and long-term stability. Read More

Traditional interviews when recruiting new employees leave companies susceptible to blind spots because they rely on hypothetical or subjective opinions. This creates the risk of hiring the wrong candidate. However, a behavioral interview will unlock reliable and measurable information about each candidate in order to hire the best fit. Read More

We focus a lot on the importance of retaining top employees. It reduces cost, increases productivity, builds trust and camaraderie-and the list goes on. However, we rarely discuss the elephant in the room: everyone eventually quits, even your best employee. Read More

Captive insurance companies pursue credit ratings to strengthen corporate governance, improve transparency, and reduce costs. A strong rating reassures reinsurers and fronting companies, potentially lowering fees and premiums. Additionally, captives use the rating process to benchmark performance and gain insights into financial health and best practices. Read More

Captive insurance company boards must go beyond financial literacy and develop a solid understanding of key actuarial principles. Actuarial literacy enables better oversight of reserves, pricing, and risk strategy—helping captives stay solvent and effective. Training and clear communication with actuaries are essential for modern governance. Read More