Captive HR
What Is Your Captive's Talent Acquisition Strategy?
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. Learn More
What Are the Financial Benefits of a Deductible Reimbursement Policy
An operating company may achieve immediate financial benefits by using a captive insurer to issue a deductible reimbursement policy for its high deductible retentions. The tax implications for reimbursement policies for high deductibles are explained in this video by Martin Eveleigh from Risk Management Advisors. Learn More
Communication Is Key to Successful Collateral Negotiations
Collateral negotiations can often be contentious. While collateral is required for a variety of insurance programs, opinions of how much collateral is necessary can differ significantly. An objective discussion between the actuaries behind the loss projections on both sides of the negotiation can help find valuable middle ground. Read More
Employee Benefits in Captives: The Basics
A small but growing number of employers are tapping their captive insurance companies to fund employee benefit risks with a goal of reducing costs. This article reviews the basics, including the main drivers and the US Department of Labor approval process. Read More
Everyone Quits, and It's OK
We focus a lot on the importance of retaining top employees. It reduces cost, increases productivity, builds trust and camaraderie-and the list goes on. However, we rarely discuss the elephant in the room: everyone eventually quits, even your best employee. Read More
Understanding the Competencies of the Optimal Remote Worker
One of the biggest organizational challenges companies must solve in today's work environment is team building. This can become particularly difficult in businesses that hire remote workers. Read about a proven interview method that will help your company discover the core competencies that make up the optimal remote worker. Read More
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace: Why It Matters More Than Personality
Emotional intelligence quotient (EQ) is more than just a term used frequently in human resources departments and executive boardrooms. Understanding what EQ is and how it differs from personality can improve your hiring practices and impact your workplace bottom line. Read More