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CIC Services launches BankInsure for small to mid-sized banks
23 February 2024
US Reporter Frances Jones

BankInsure offers a captive insurance approach, allowing banks to retain premiums as profit

CICA announces Dan Rooney as keynote speaker
01 February 2024
US Reporter Lucy Carter

Rooney founded the non-profit organisation Folds of Honor in 2007, which offers scholarships to the children and spouses of fallen or disabled military members

Registration opens for 2024 WRCIC
29 January 2024
US Reporter Frances Jones

This year’s event is named: "Captives Unleashed: More Valuable Than Ever"

CICA announces 2024 top three essay contest finalist teams
16 January 2024
US Reporter Frances Jones

The students will have their essays published by Captive Insurance Times

AM Best assigns “Excellent” rating for new members of Builders Insurance Group
12 January 2024
US Reporter Frances Jones

AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of “A” (Excellent) and long-term issuer credit ratings of “a” (Excellent) to the new members of Builders Insurance Group

Oklahoma captive board joins WRCIC
15 December 2023
US Reporter Frances Jones

OCIA board members, Heather McClure (pictured) and Donald Ashwood have joined the WRCIC board

Registration opens for CICA 2024 Forum
16 November 2023
US Reporter Frances Jones

The forum will take place from 10 to 12 March at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona

AM Best affirms “Excellent” rating for Ameriprise Financial’s captive
08 November 2023
US Reporter Frances Jones

AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the long-term ICR of “a+” (Excellent) of Ameriprise Captive Insurance Company (ACIC)

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Going for gold

Industry experts discuss 2023’s captive market performance, trends and developments and share predictions for the coming year

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CaptiveGPT

The use of AI platforms such as ChatGPT is exponentially on the rise and there is potential for the captive industry to use the platform. However, the risks shouldn’t be taken lightly

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Fewer options, more fees

Shoshanna Simmons of CIC Services explains the increased complexities in the excess and surplus insurance markets

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The Good and Bad of ESG for Businesses

ESG investing can set businesses apart in showing their solidarity in improving the world around them. This is good, but businesses need to understand the risks and have plans in place to mitigate them, says Randy Sadler, principal at CIC Services

Interviews
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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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Dan Towle
CICA

CICA President Dan Towle hails the captive industry’s rapid growth, showcased by record attendance at the 2024 Conference, and outlines emerging trends – from talent initiatives driving diversity to private equity’s influx shaking up the job market

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Noah Miller
CIC Services

Emerging talent Noah Miller talks to Frances Jones about his experience working at CIC Services and his future aspirations working in the captive industry

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Brandy Alderson
Western Region Captive Insurance Conference

Brandy Alderson, chair of the Western Region Captive Insurance Conference discusses what’s in store for this year’s in-person event

Country profiles
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Malta

Ian-Edward Stafrace of Atlas Insurance PCC, shares how Malta is quickly becoming a gateway for captives with risks in Europe, as well as a go-to destination for international companies seeking more efficient EU risk coverage

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Bahamas

Lyndsey Young talks to Carl Culmer of The Bahamas Insurance Commission and Guilden Gilbert, CEO of Chandler Gilbert Captive Managers, about the post-COVID opportunities in The Bahamas captive insurance market

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Arizona

Known as the Grand Canyon State, Arizona has seen slow but steady growth within its captive industry

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District of Columbia

The District of Columbia’s captive market presents unifying leadership during trying times of US political instability

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