Captive Management
5 Key Attributes of Captive Managers
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. Learn More
What Makes a Captive Insurance Company Successful
Jeremy Colombik, president of Management Services International, states that five factors come into play to make a captive insurance company successful: (1) determining the type of risk to put into the captive (actuaries/underwriters), (2) minimizing commercial insurance costs, (3) better risk management, (4) increasing risk awareness, and (5) tax benefits. Learn More
Your 6-Step Plan to Captive Optimization
Spring Consulting recommends regular refeasibility studies for captive insurance to align with shifting risk profiles and regulations. By reviewing performance and financing strategies, captives can continue to meet organizational goals efficiently, ensuring their structure remains relevant and sustainable in an evolving risk landscape. Read More
Captive Insurance Risk Pooling Explained
According to Bruce Wright of Eversheds Sutherland, risk pools in captives (1) allow organizations to spread risk and (2) provide for a tax benefit. Read More
Captive Insurance Performance: AM Best Ratings and Benchmarking Insights
Captive insurance companies rely on benchmarking tools to assess financial performance and risk exposure. By comparing key metrics with industry standards, captives can adjust strategies to enhance stability, manage risks effectively, and maintain long-term success in a constantly evolving market. Read More
How To Move Your Captive Insurer to a Different Jurisdiction
Bruce Wright of Eversheds Sutherland explains that the most common way to move a captive to a different jurisdiction is through a merger, often via redomestication. Organizations also use assumption reinsurance agreements, where the insured transfers liabilities to the new insurer, releasing the old insurer from obligations. Read More
Investing for Captive Insurance Companies
Investing for a captive insurance company revolves around the level of risk the captive is willing to take, according to Stephen Nedwicki of Comerica Bank. Read More