Captive Videos

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


How To Move Your Captive Insurer to a Different Jurisdiction

September 10, 2024

Bruce Wright of Eversheds Sutherland explains that the most common way to move a captive to a different jurisdiction is through a merger, often via redomestication. Organizations also use assumption reinsurance agreements, where the insured transfers liabilities to the new insurer, releasing the old insurer from obligations. Read More


Investing for Captive Insurance Companies

September 3, 2024

Investing for a captive insurance company revolves around the level of risk the captive is willing to take, according to Stephen Nedwicki of Comerica Bank. Read More


What To Expect from an Actuarial Analysis

August 19, 2024

An actuarial analysis estimates a company's unpaid insurance losses, offering insight into funds needed for claims. This analysis is crucial for companies retaining significant insurance risks and can help determine the benefits of forming a captive insurance company to manage these risks more effectively. Read More


Do Captives Save Money

August 1, 2024

Do captives save money? The answer is yes and no. Read More