Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings' wholly-owned Vermont subsidiary ICDC has entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire NationsBuilders Insurance Company, a Washington DC-domiciled captive
The Self-Insurance Institute of America advocated for the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (PRIA) to include captive insurance participation in its early stages, according to Ryan Work, vice president of government relations for SIIA
The IRS “made no friends” in the industry or congress by sending letters taxpayers seeking information about their participation in micro-captive insurance transactions after the US declared a national emergency, according to Sean King of CIC Service
HSCM Bermuda Management Company has formed Bumblebee Re, a special purpose insurer, after receiving approval from the Bermuda Monetary Authority
The US has introduced the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020, which aims to cover losses and protect the US economy in anticipation of a resurgence of COVID-19 and future pandemics
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” of National Guaranty Insurance Company of Vermont, based in Burlington, Vermont
The Hellenic Association for Risk Managers has become a member of the Federation of European Risk Management Association, bringing its membership to a total of 22 national risk management associations in 21 European countries
Apollo’s Andrew Gray and Matt Newman talk to John Savage about the launch of the “first captive syndicate of the modern era” managed by the company at Lloyd’s market
Jack Foley of AssuredPartners speaks to Diana Bui about his experiences and aspirations to progress in his career in the captive insurance industry
Patrick Johnston, co-founder of 3F Captive Services, explains the benefits of captive insurance in managing risks for agricultural businesses
Kevin Mead, president of the VCIA, discusses the association’s 39th conference highlights, and the innovative ways it has adapted to address current industry challenges in an exclusive interview with Diana Bui
Facing a critical talent shortage, Hylant and Butler University have joined forces in a partnership to shape the future of the insurance workforce, promising fresh solutions for an industry in need
Jack Meskunas, executive director of investments at Oppenheimer, shares his views on how captive insurers can manage their assets and investments effectively
Continuing the discussion about captive legislation in US states, in the second of two articles on the topic, Diana Bui speaks to regulators from Missouri, Delaware and Oklahoma about their strategies to stay competitive and adapt to industry changes
Henry Brandts-Giesen and Jackson Tu’inukuafe of Dentons talk about key domiciles for captive insurance in Asia Pacific
As South Carolina continues to grow as a captive domicile, the benefits of its stable captive regime have come to bear. Challenges persist in the industry as a whole, however, continued growth will require reflection on how best to handle them
Ten years after the inception of its captive insurance law, North Carolina is flourishing, having hit a significant milestone in licences, and having become the third largest domicile in the US. Ned Holmes examines what the Old North State is doing right
Patrick Ferguson, senior vice president at Marsh Captive Solutions, dissects the key factors that make the Canadian province Alberta a viable option for market participants, and considers how the domicile needs to develop to invite further offshore and onshore participation