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The Vermont regulator does not feel it can license a captive insurance company writing cannabis business while the substance remains listed as a Schedule 1 drug under the US federal Controlled Substances Act, although its biggest concern is the willingness of banks to be involved in this sector. 10 August 2018
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Some companies offering autonomous vehicle solutions may reach a size whereby they will benefit from cost-saving advantages if they create their own captive to manage the business, as opposed to insuring it in the commercial insurance market. 10 August 2018
Analysis
Unique and emerging risks can make the traditional insurance industry nervous and slow to react, whereas captives can be faster to step in and provide coverage. 10 August 2018
Actuarial & underwriting
Natural catastrophes are not predictable, so a cookie cutter programme or off the shelf cat model are bad ideas for captives. Instead, risks should be underwritten with some level of bias towards the parent organisation taking into accounts its deep understanding of the risks. 9 August 2018
Actuarial & underwriting
As the US economy potentially reaches the end of a cycle and interest rates start to rise, captive owners should not panic – but they might consider “taking a few chips off the table”. 9 August 2018
Analysis
The reality of what reinsurance can do for a captive versus what some captive owners want can be very different things – it is important for owners to be realistic and take a measured approach to how they use reinsurance. 9 August 2018
Analysis
The State of Vermont has licensed 13 captives so far in 2018 and is enjoying growth across all lines of business and structures, but healthcare in particular. 9 August 2018
Analysis
Small businesses often struggle to find capital, and an insurance solution that ensures investment and loans are protected will help support this market and nurture more innovation and growth in the sector. 8 August 2018
Accounting & tax analysis
If the IRS continues to gain victories against small captives in the US Tax Court, it may be emboldened to target larger captives, according to Charles “Chaz” Lavelle, partner at Bingham Greenebaum Doll, speaking to Captive International at the VCIA annual conference. 8 August 2018
Accounting & tax analysis
Tax reform is affecting every corporation in the US and the captive industry is no different. The Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provisions in particular may drive captives to redomicile onshore. 8 August 2018
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