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Spring Consulting recommends regular refeasibility studies for captive insurance to align with shifting risk profiles and regulations. By reviewing performance and financing strategies, captives can continue to meet organizational goals efficiently, ensuring their structure remains relevant and sustainable in an evolving risk landscape. Read More

Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) mandates captives, especially non-US ones, to follow US reporting rules on international payments and transactions. Captives must identify and report US-related payments, with specific requirements based on their classification as financial or nonfinancial entities. Compliance aims to ensure transparency regarding foreign assets owned by US persons. Read More

Captive insurers must adapt to demographic and technological changes by developing a robust talent acquisition strategy. With millennials becoming the dominant workforce, strategies must focus on tech skills, diversity, and strong employer branding. Effective engagement and proactive succession planning are key to maintaining competitiveness and operational efficiency. Read More

Cash is king. This is especially true for captive insurers, since they typically have fewer margins for error. Captive board members should understand their captive's cash flow, so let's discuss some key areas for exploration and understanding. Read More

Increasingly, organizations today utilize some form of captive insurance to fund the costs of employee benefits such as medical and life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, and retirement. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of funding benefits through a captive insurance company. Read More

To build an effective board for a captive insurer: develop a clear mission, recruit diverse skills, keep the board size manageable, establish clear roles and governance rules, and foster a culture of healthy debate. These steps ensure comprehensive oversight and efficient decision-making, enhancing governance and performance. Read More

Captive insurers excel with high dividends, reduced acquisition costs, and quick risk response. Their structure promotes early risk identification and stakeholder alignment. Expected to grow, captives offer customized solutions, outperforming commercial insurers by providing tailored coverage and better claims management, all while being flexible and proactive. Read More

Learn how to identify and address "bad directors" in captive insurance companies to ensure effective governance and protect your organization's interests. Read More