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Not all states play fair
Accounting & tax analysis
There has been an aggressive shift in the approach of certain US states to the collection of self-procurement taxes. What implications does this have for the industry? And will there be more redomestications to the ‘home’ state? US Captive investigates.   8 August 2019
How to dodge a commercial rate hike
Accounting & tax analysis
As commercial insurance rates start to harden, more sophisticated owners of captives are starting to leverage them to avoid rate hikes by using analytics or looking to access the reinsurance markets directly. US Captive reports.   7 August 2019
The uncertain future of 831(b)s
Accounting & tax analysis
The Syzygy opinion marks the third significant microcaptive loss in the US Tax Court, and prominent captive managers have come under fire for allegedly designing and selling sham 831(b) captives. What does this mean for their future? US Captive investigates.   6 August 2019
Accounting & tax analysis
Careful planning can help reduce the risk of exposure to premium taxes outside a captive’s domicile, says Joseph Holahan of Morris, Manning and Martin.   2 August 2019
Accounting & tax analysis
Fewer captives are being formed but they are more sophisticated and being created for the right reasons. Add to this a greater emphasis on risk management and talent and the industry looks in good health for the long term, says Daniel Towle of the Captive Insurance Companies Association.   2 August 2019
Accounting & tax analysis
Accountancy and advisory firm Carr, Riggs and Ingram (CRI) has expanded its presence in Mississippi via a merger with WM. F. Horne and Company.   25 July 2019
Accounting & tax analysis
The FSAB’s ASU 2016-01 is now in effect. This will have a significant impact on the way any company, including most captive insurance companies, which maintains its accounting records in accordance with GAAP, will be required to comply, says Leon Rives of Rives and Associates.   22 July 2019
Accounting & tax analysis
Syzygy Insurance v Commissioner may paint a negative picture of the industry, but also provides some helpful guidance on how to structure small captives, says David Kirkup, chief operating officer at Captive Alternatives.   28 June 2019
Accounting & tax analysis
Pinnacle Actuarial Resources has promoted Nicholas Gurgone to consulting actuary.   20 June 2019
Accounting & tax analysis
Many large companies are looking to better leverage their captives to avoid “unbudgeted” rate hikes on their traditional insurance programmes, John English, CEO, captive and insurance management, Aon, told Captive International.   13 June 2019

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