Captive HR

Collateral negotiations can often be contentious. While collateral is required for a variety of insurance programs, opinions of how much collateral is necessary can differ significantly. An objective discussion between the actuaries behind the loss projections on both sides of the negotiation can help find valuable middle ground. Read More

Insurers understand that without an effective talent acquisition strategy, the right candidates will not be hired. Hiring the wrong people leads to turnover, which is costly in terms of time, money, and morale. Getting it right is vital to the success of any business, and captive insurers are not immune. Read More

Companies around the world use benchmarking to catapult their organizations to the top in their industry. Benchmarking is the process of improving performance by continuously identifying, understanding, and adapting outstanding practices and processes found inside and outside the organization. Almost any activity that can be measured can be benchmarked. Read More

As captives have matured and continued to flourish, they are being called upon to expand the risks that they underwrite. Captive boards and management should work to understand that, as their risk appetite grows, so should their dedication to building a successful risk culture within the captive. Read More

Managers who delegate effectively contribute in three important ways: (1) they assure employees that they are valued and trusted; (2) they free up their own time to do other things; and (3) they prepare future leaders for the organization. This article outlines some best practices to assure your effectiveness as a delegator. Read More