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Connecticut authorises agency captives
11 May 2018
Hartford Reporter Ned Holmes

The Connecticut General Assembly has passed a new bill authorising agency captive insurance companies in the state

‘Crumbling foundations’ captive selects superintendent
27 April 2018
Connecticut Reporter Ned Holmes

Captive consulting firm Michael Maglaras and Company have been selected to act as the superintendent for the Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company

CCIA board bolsters its ranks
27 April 2018
Connecticut Reporter Ned Holmes

The Connecticut Captive Insurance Association has added eight new members to its board of directors

‘Crumbling foundations’ captive seeks board members
19 April 2018
Connecticut Reporter Ned Holmes

The non-profit captive insurance company set up to assist homeowners impacted by the ‘crumbling foundations’ issue in Connecticut is seeking board members

‘Crumbling foundations’ homeowners assistance bill rejected
10 April 2018
Connecticut Reporter Ned Holmes

A bill proposing additional assistance for homeowners impacted by the ‘crumbling foundations’ issue in Connecticut has been rejected by the state’s judiciary committee

Georgia passes insurance separation legislation
03 April 2018
Georgia Reporter Ned Holmes

A new bill has been passed by the Georgia State Senate allowing insurers domiciled in the state to divide into multiple parts in order to separate themselves from unwanted exposures

Connecticut welcomes one new captive in 2017
16 March 2018
Connecticut Reporter Ned Holmes

Connecticut licensed one new captive insurance company last year, according to figures from the Connecticut Insurance Department

Funds approved for ‘crumbling foundations’ captive
21 February 2018
Connecticut Reporter Ned Holmes

The Connecticut State Bond Commission has approved $350,000 to set up a non-profit captive insurer, which is a state government solution for an issue impacting a reported 5000 homes in the state

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Stake your reputation

Nir Kossovsky, Denise Williamee and Peter Gerken of Steel City Re discuss the development of reputational risk, including current trends, how a captive can provide cover, and the specific challenges in insuring this risk

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Social benefit: a new goal for captives?

Fresh from the first successful home being repaired using the crumbling foundations funds, doubt clouds over the CFSIC as funding falls far from what is needed to renovate all remaining homes facing the crisis

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Innovation, Innovation, Innovation

In a congested US captive market, Connecticut is looking to focus on innovation to separate itself from the field

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The largest captive ever formed? An update on ‘crumbling foundations’

The captive created to distribute funds to help homeowners impacted by the ‘crumbling foundations’ issue began accepting applications on 10 January

Interviews
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Thomas Stokes
JLT Towner US Consulting

Groups and cells are among the best options for gaining access to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, according to Thomas Stokes of JLT Towner

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Richard Smith
VCIA

Celebrating its 35th year in the captive business, Vermont is set to host a varied and informative conference. Vermont Captive Insurance Association president Richard Smith reveals what’s in store for attendees

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Thomas Stokes
JLT Towner Insurance Management

JLT Insurance Management has expanded its Isosceles facility in the US. Thomas Stokes explains the benefits of the sponsored cell structure

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Skip Myers
Morris, Manning, and Martin

Washington DC has been the scene of some big moments for captive insurance in the last year, but Skip Myers of Morris, Manning, and Martin says that 2015 could follow a similar pattern

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Connecticut

While Connecticut is 20th in the nation in terms of the total number of licensed captives, it is third in the nation in terms of average premiums per captive. But what initiatives are in place to ensure this growth continues?

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Connecticut

Captive insurance players in Connecticut discuss the importance of the state’s captive legislation amendments to continue positive economic benefits and growth

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Connecticut

Newly-appointed chairman of CCIA Michael Maglaras suggests that the future is bright for state’s captive industry

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USA

Experts discuss the state of play throughout the world’s biggest captive market

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