Captive Basics

Effective claims management is essential to a captive insurance company's financial health. This article explores key strategies, from vendor selection and technology oversight to reserve planning and incurred-but-not-reported awareness. Whether outsourcing or managing in-house, owners must align claims practices with long-term objectives and regulatory expectations for sustained success. Read More

Cell captives offer a structured approach to managing risks through scalability and segregation. They are used for diverse exposures, including temporary projects and specialized risks, providing businesses with flexible and efficient risk management solutions. Key benefits include adaptability, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to tailor strategies to unique organizational needs. Read More

An article from Saren Goldner and P. Bruce Wright, partners in the tax department of Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, provides a basic overview of requirements, procedures, and compliance aspects surrounding the 953(d) election. Read More

Captive insurers fall into two main groups. Pure captives are 100 percent owned, directly or indirectly, by their insureds. Sponsored captives are owned and controlled by parties unrelated to the insured. Read on to learn about rental captives and protected cell captives. Read More

As a member of the board of a captive insurance company, you have a responsibility to understand the key concepts that underpin how the captive performs. This second in a series of articles continues this educational process, focusing on the concept of loss development. Read More