Articles
Why Captives Need To Focus on Culture When Considering Governance
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
5 Key Pillars of Captive Insurer Corporate Governance
Five key governance pillars for captive insurers: independence, accountability, fairness, responsibility, and transparency. All are crucial for success. Read More
The Importance of Vendor Management Best Practices for Captives
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
Where To Begin with Retaining a Captive Manager
Some boards might opt to select a captive manager through an RFP. This guide offers tips for achieving success in this process. Read More
953(d) Elections: The Basics
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
What Is a Protected or Segregated Cell Captive?
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
Basics of Loss Development Triangles
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
ERM Basics for Group Captives
In this primer for how group captives can begin the enterprise risk management (ERM) process and develop the necessary expertise, we explore why the board should have an ERM committee as well as its responsibilities and charter. Read More