Professional Development
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
CICA Essay Contest Finalists Announced
The Captive Insurance Companies Association (CICA) recently announced the three finalist teams in its student essay contest. Read More
ICCIE Scholarship Deadline Approaching
Scholarships for programs of study with the International Center for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE) include Harry House Captive Insurance Scholarships and the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) Distinguished Scholar Award. The application deadline for all scholarships is June 30, 2019. Award recipients will be announced in August during VCIA's annual conference. Read More