Captive Videos

Tax-Deductibility of Captive Insurance Premiums

February 11, 2025

P. Bruce Wright of Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP explains what is required of an insurance contract in order for a captive to deduct its insurance premiums for tax purposes. Read More


Why Letters of Credit Are the Most Popular Option for Captive Insurers

January 31, 2025

Martin Ellis, manager of Comerica Bank's Captive Insurance Group, explains why letters of credit (LOCs) are the most popular collateral option for captive insurers. Read More


Custody for Captive Insurers

January 29, 2025

Martin Ellis of Comerica's Captive Insurance Group says custody for captive insurers is the safekeeping of a captive's financial assets in an account. Read More


Captive Insurance Risk Pooling Explained

October 31, 2024

According to Bruce Wright of Eversheds Sutherland, risk pools in captives (1) allow organizations to spread risk and (2) provide for a tax benefit. Read More


What Captive Owners Should Know About the 953(d) Tax Election

September 25, 2024

Bruce Wright of Eversheds Sutherland explains section 953(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, which allows non-US captive insurers to be taxed as domestic companies. He discusses the election process, potential termination, and the importance of compliance, advising protective returns if an audit threatens the 953(d) election. Read More