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We take a look at some key concepts and reinsurance contract clauses that can help minimize the likelihood of a disagreement with your reinsurers. And, should these disagreements arise, the concepts and contract wording can provide additional protection to a captive insurance company. Read More

Premiums paid to a captive insurance company are deductible for federal income tax purposes only if the arrangement qualifies as true insurance. This requires risk transfer, risk distribution, and alignment with common insurance principles, as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service and courts. The structure and underlying risk profile ultimately determine deductibility. Read More

Cell captives, including protected cell companies, offer cost-effective self-insurance with shared expenses and lower capitalization, gaining popularity for hard-to-insure risks. Read More

Insurance-linked securities (ILS) are financial derivatives based on insured loss events, allowing insurers to transfer risk to capital market investors, offering diversification and potential better returns. Read More

Captive insurers utilize reinsurance to mitigate risks, stabilize earnings, and comply with regulatory requirements. They may operate as direct insurers or as reinsurers through fronting companies, which allows them to access broader services and potentially achieve tax benefits, while maintaining compliance across various jurisdictions. Read More

Insurance-linked securities (ILS) let insurers transfer risk to investors, boosting reinsurance capacity and offering diverse, higher-return investments. Read More

Captive insurance managers play a critical role in compliance, governance, financial oversight, and communication. Their work protects the captive's best interests while supporting strong relationships with regulators and stakeholders, helping ensure operational success and long-term stability. Read More

Traditional interviews when recruiting new employees leave companies susceptible to blind spots because they rely on hypothetical or subjective opinions. This creates the risk of hiring the wrong candidate. However, a behavioral interview will unlock reliable and measurable information about each candidate in order to hire the best fit. Read More