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Kroger’s captive ratings affirmed by A.M. Best
29 April 2021
Vermont Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “a+” of Queen City Assurance and Vine Court Assurance Incorporated, both domiciled in Vermont

eMaxx launches platform for variable cost captive programmes
15 April 2021
Massachusetts Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

eMaxx Assurance Group of Companies has launched a customer centric technology platform for its variable cost captive programmes

Milliman board elects Mike Meehan as principal
07 April 2021
Massachusetts Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

Milliman’s board of directors has elected Mike Meehan as a principal of the firm, based in the firm’s Boston office

Ratings affirmed for ADM Insurance Group
26 March 2021
Vermont Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “a-” of Agrinational Insurance Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, ADM Insurance Company

Washington State captive bill is ‘poorly drafted’, says Vermont’s Rich Smith
25 March 2021
Vermont Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

“Washington could have instituted a self-procurement tax like several other states — instead, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner chose pride over prudence,” according to Rich Smith, president of the Vermont Captive Insurance Association

WCF: captives add strength and stability amid current market conditions
26 February 2021
Flordia Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

Having a captive adds strength and stability to the operations of the parent company, especially when faced with some of the challenges we are right now, according to Christine Brown from the VDFR on a panel at the World Captive Forum

Vermont hits new milestone after licensing 1,200th captive
10 February 2021
Vermont Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

Vermont’s Governor Phil Scott has revealed that the Department of Financial Regulation has licensed the state's 1,200th captive insurance company

Tennessee welcomes 18 new captives and 41 cells in 2020
09 February 2021
Tennessee Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

The Tennessee Captive Insurance Association has revealed a 64 per cent increase in licensed entities on its 2019 figures, with 18 new captives and 41 new cells in 2020

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Navigating captive regulations across US states

In the first of two articles on captive legislation in US states, Diana Bui talks to regulators from Vermont, Utah and North Carolina about their strategies to stay competitive and adapt to industry changes

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Upskilling in the captive industry

J.J. DeBrosse, Tom Faulconer and William Gulley from Butler University’s Lacy School of Business, talk about different programmes for professionals working in risk and insurance industry

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Bridge-it

Atlas Insurance PCC’s Ian-Edward Stafrace shares how innovative cell solutions can simplify cross-border insurance

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Butler Blue bulldog moves kennels

Butler University’s Victor Puleo and Craig Caldwell discuss the re-domestication of the world’s first student-run captive from Bermuda to Vermont

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Zlata Cavka
Advantage Insurance Management

Zlata Cavka, an account administrator working with captive companies in Vermont, speaks with Diana Bui about captive management and emerging opportunities in the industry

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Brittany Nevins
Vermont Department of Economic Development

Vermont’s Brittany Nevins shares how the Vermont Captive Insurance Emerging Leaders programme is aiming to educate students and insurance professionals on the benefits of a career in captives

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Tara Miller
Milliman

Milliman’s Tara Miller speaks to Frances Jones about her experiences and influences in the industry

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Eric Funk
NFP Risk & Insurance Strategy Collective

Emerging talent Eric Funk talks to Frances Jones about his experience serving at NFP RISC and his future aspirations working in the captive industry

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North Carolina

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

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Canada

Strategic Risk Solutions observes further domestic options for Canadian captives, while examining the markets of onshore domiciles, Alberta and British Columbia, and offshore in Barbados

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Latin America

Industry participants discuss their hopes for captives in Latin America, as well as recent developments and the barriers to captive uptake in the region

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Vermont

Sandy Bigglestone, Christine Brown and Kevin Mead discuss the prosperous landscape of the captive industry Green Mountain State, as well as the state’s recent legislative amendments and what to expect from this year’s VCIA conference

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