Legal Developments

District of Columbia Revises Captive Insurance Company Act

April 22, 2015

The District of Columbia's Captive Insurance Company Amendment Act of 2014 became effective March 10, 2015, following the end of the 30-day congressional review period. Read More


Montana Revises Captive Statutes

April 16, 2015

Montana Governor Steve Bullock has signed two captive-related legislative bills, one of which will now allow public-sector entities to establish captive insurance companies in the state. Read More


TRIA Nonrenewal Effect on Workers Compensation Coverage

January 5, 2015

Mark Walls describes in a recent article reaction in the insurance marketplace to news of the expiration of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA). Read More


Expected TRIA Nonrenewal Outcomes and Association Reactions

December 22, 2014

As the insurance industry reacts to the failure to pass legislation reauthorizing the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), resulting in its expiration December 31, 2014, Captive.com looks at predictions for the outcome that is now expected. Read More


Nebraska Statutes Do Not Preempt Arbitration Clause of RRGs

October 2, 2014

The Nebraska Supreme Court reversed a lower court decision and ruled that Nebraska statutes prohibiting mandatory clauses in insurance contracts do not preempt the Federal Liability Risk Retention Act with respect to foreign risk retention groups. Read More