Discussions around diversity and inclusion in the captive insurance industry are more dynamic compared to the broader insurance industry, but progress is still somewhat slow, according to a panel at VCIA’s virtual conference
A blockchain-based ecosystem made up of captive managers, reinsurers and captive domicile regulators will shape the digital future of the captive industry, according to a panel at the VCIA’s virtual conference
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
The Arizona Captive Insurance Association has issued a letter to Arizona’s congressional delegation in response to the Internal Revenue Service’s letter sent to micro-captive insurance company owners
The International Center for Captive Insurance Education is offering two scholarship opportunities, the Harry House Captive Insurance Scholarship, sponsored by HAI Group and the Vermont Captive Insurance Association Distinguished Scholar Award
The Utah Captive Insurance Association board members have sent a letter to Utah's congressional delegation in response to the Internal Revenue Service’s letter sent to micro-captive insurance company owners
VCIA president Rich Smith said: “The letter’s intimidating and draconian questioning regarding the legitimacy of the small company insurance industry is insensitive at best”
Ian Davis, director of financial services representing Vermont’s captive industry, is stepping down from his role, for a new position in the private sector, effective 1 May
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
Butler University’s Victor Puleo and Craig Caldwell discuss the re-domestication of the world’s first student-run captive from Bermuda to Vermont
Sandy Bigglestone, Christine Brown, Jim DeVoe-Talluto, Dan Petterson and Brittany Nevins discuss the running of Vermont’s captive insurance division and how each of them work to attain a 'gold standard' of captive insurance regulation
Industry professionals discuss the current captive insurance market trends, causes of the hardening market, and the impact of COVID-19 on interest around alternative risk financing
Zlata Cavka, an account administrator working with captive companies in Vermont, speaks with Diana Bui about captive management and emerging opportunities in the industry
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
President of the VCIA, Kevin Mead talks to Frances Jones about this year’s VCIA conference and what the city of Burlington has to offer its attendees
Ian Davis discusses his new role at People’s United Bank and what he will be working on in the next 12 months
Industry participants discuss their hopes for captives in Latin America, as well as recent developments and the barriers to captive uptake in the region
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
Celebrating its 40th anniversary as a captive insurance domicile, Vermont has already licensed over 20 captives so far this year. Industry experts discuss market trends, legislation updates and more
As one of the largest captive insurance markets in the US, Vermont captive professionals outline plans to retain the state’s ‘gold standard’
