Captive Videos
Why Letters of Credit Are the Most Popular Option for Captive Insurers
Martin Ellis, manager of Comerica Bank's Captive Insurance Group, explains why letters of credit (LOCs) are the most popular collateral option for captive insurers. Read More
Custody for Captive Insurers
Martin Ellis of Comerica's Captive Insurance Group says custody for captive insurers is the safekeeping of a captive's financial assets in an account. Read More
What Captive Owners Should Know About the 953(d) Tax Election
Bruce Wright of Eversheds Sutherland explains section 953(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, which allows non-US captive insurers to be taxed as domestic companies. He discusses the election process, potential termination, and the importance of compliance, advising protective returns if an audit threatens the 953(d) election. 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