Law & Regulation

SRA 831(b) praises Drake Plastics decision as “turning point”
23 April 2026   Specialist micro-captive manager SRA 831(b) was a co-plaintiff in the Drake Plastics case, in which the IRS’ ‘listed transaction’ designation was vacated last week.

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The UK is moving toward a dedicated regulatory regime for captive insurers, aiming to expand risk‑management options for businesses. Artex EMEA's Paul Eaton, CEO and Martin Le Pelley, head of Risk and Compliance, explain how the framework promises greater flexibility, particularly on harder-to-place risks.
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Adrian Lynch and Ruwan Jayasekera of Blue Ocean Reinsurance Group challenge the idea of Cayman as a “light-touch” or opaque jurisdiction, setting out how these structures are actually established, governed and supervised in practice.
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Has the time finally come for the captive insurance industry in Florida? The newly formed FCIA thinks so, and is working to bring that expectation into reality.
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Peter Carter and Torolf Hamm, from WTW, look at the potential for captives to enable more efficient climate risk management and the longer-term risk financing view demanded by climate change.
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Greg Lang, founder of the Reinsurance and Insurance Network (RAIN), continues his series of articles on collateral.
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Carl Terzer, of CapVisor Associates, looks at why insurance companies need to ensure they’re looking in the right direction when it comes to investment decisions.
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Jack Meskunas, of Oppenheimer & Co. takes a look at why AI can come with a catch.
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Greg Lang, founder of the Reinsurance and Insurance Network (RAIN), dives deep into the issues concerning unearned premium reserve.
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17 April 2026   Regulator turned executive Travis Bowden praises the bill as being good for Alabama captives & RRGs.
17 April 2026   The 831(b) Institute said that the ruling was a win, helping to define micro captive rules.
9 April 2026   The shortlist for the Captive Review Awards USA 2026 has been announced, following another record year of submissions.
6 April 2026   Gabrielle Morella, managing partner, Morella & Associates.
31 March 2026   The MGA is being purchased, subject to regulatory approval, for an undisclosed sum.
26 March 2026   HB 649 has been signed by Governor Scott and takes effect in July.
9 March 2026   Speaking ahead of the Captive Insurance Companies Association’s 2026 conference, Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen outlines Iowa’s strategy for sustainable captive growth.
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