Best Practices for Captive Insurance Year-End Success

Kimberly W. Guerriero , Alex Murray , Claire Richardson , Milliman , Johnson Lambert LLP , Hylant Global Captive Solutions

As the year-end approaches, captive insurance companies face a complex checklist—from renewals and actuarial reporting to audits, governance, and board preparation. In this episode of The Edge of Risk podcast by IRMI, host Joel Appelbaum, chief content officer of IRMI and Captive.com, brings together a distinguished panel to share practical guidance on how to streamline every stage of the process. Guests Kim Guerriero of Milliman, Alex Murray of Johnson Lambert, Claire Richardson of Hylant, and Dave Williams of Father Flanagan's Boys Home discuss key insights on policy renewals, strategy meetings, and regulatory compliance. They highlight how clear communication, proactive planning, and strong coordination among actuaries, auditors, captive managers, and boards can ensure a smooth and compliant close to the year. Whether you're a new captive owner or an experienced executive, this episode offers actionable takeaways for achieving efficiency and excellence in your captive's annual cycle.