Regulation and Oversight

South Carolina Senate Bill 210 revises its captive insurance code, eliminating fixed capital requirements for sponsored captives, expanding regulatory discretion, and adjusting reporting and tax provisions. The bill clarifies definitions, streamlines governance rules, and reflects a risk-based regulatory approach. It awaits the governor's signature as of May 2025. Read More

Arizona HB 2193 revises captive insurance statutes by introducing a dormant status for inactive captives, lowering capital requirements for protected cells, and updating governance language to include LLC-managed captives. These changes modernize Arizona's framework and support varied captive structures and operational needs. Read More

This article explores how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is ramping up scrutiny of micro-captive insurance companies through audits, litigation, and new 831(b) disclosure rules. Drawing from a 2025 conference session, it outlines what recent developments mean for compliance and how captives and advisers can respond with stronger governance and documentation.  Read More

Global insurers will face increasing regulatory costs due to structural shifts in the life sector, climate change, and artificial intelligence as insurance industry regulators intensify their response to growing risks, according to Fitch Ratings. Changes in life insurance regulations might have the greater near-term impact. Read More

Explore key metrics for defining a captive domicile's success. From number of captives licensed to regulator quality, uncover keys for informed decisions. Read More