Finance, Investments, and Accounting

Do the benefits of forming a captive insurance company exceed the costs? Jeremy Colombik, president of Management Services International, says this boils down to educating the client of all the benefits that a captive insurance company may offer. Read More

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

The biggest advantage to writing third-party business through a captive insurance company is that it may provide a tax advantage. Read More

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

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