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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

Captive insurers need a strong culture to ensure good governance, aligning values with vendors, continuously evolving, and meeting regulatory standards for stability and success. Read More

Five key governance pillars for captive insurers: independence, accountability, fairness, responsibility, and transparency. All are crucial for success. Read More

Effective vendor management helps captives control costs, reduce risks, and ensure quality service. Key success factors include clear roles, communication, and due diligence. Read More

Some boards might opt to select a captive manager through an RFP. This guide offers tips for achieving success in this process. Read More

An article from Saren Goldner and P. Bruce Wright, partners in the tax department of Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, provides a basic overview of requirements, procedures, and compliance aspects surrounding the 953(d) election. Read More

Captive insurers fall into two main groups. Pure captives are 100 percent owned, directly or indirectly, by their insureds. Sponsored captives are owned and controlled by parties unrelated to the insured. Read on to learn about rental captives and protected cell captives. Read More

As a member of the board of a captive insurance company, you have a responsibility to understand the key concepts that underpin how the captive performs. This second in a series of articles continues this educational process, focusing on the concept of loss development. Read More