Professional Development
Three ICCIE Courses Scheduled To Kick Off in September
The International Center for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE) has three new courses scheduled to begin in September. Courses launching in September include "Accounting for Captives: Financial Reporting and Analysis," "Understanding Risk and Risk Retention Mechanisms," and "Business Ethics in the Captive Insurance Industry." Read More
CICA Releases First Webinars in 2021 Online Educational Series
The Captive Insurance Companies Association (CICA) has released the first three webinars in its 2021 Digital Education Series. The three webinars include "Captives 101—Understanding Captive Basics," "Taking Your Medical Stop-Loss to the Next Level," and "Navigating from a Segregated Cell to a Wholly Owned Captive." Read More
New FERMA Guide Helps Companies Address Sustainability Risk Management
An enterprise-wide approach to sustainability that incorporates opportunities and risks over the long term is one of the latest phases of companies' efforts to communicate nonfinancial issues such as social responsibility and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters, according to a new guide. Read More
ICCIE Announces Multiple ACI Program Scholarship Opportunities
The International Center for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE) has announced the availability of several scholarship opportunities. ICCIE is accepting applications for the 2021 Harry House Captive Insurance Scholarship and the Vermont Captive Insurance Association Distinguished Scholar Award. Read More
Writing Third-Party Business May Provide Captives Tax Advantage
The biggest advantage to writing third-party business through a captive insurance company is that it may provide a tax advantage, according to David Lang, principal, consulting actuary with Milliman. An organization may be able to defer taxes on its unpaid claim liabilities, much like an insurance company. Read More