AM Best creates COVID-19 stress test for rated insurance companies
AM Best is developing a stress test to apply to its rated insurance companies' balance sheets to gauge the impact of the COVID-19 virus fallout on their businesses.
Roundstone cancels Medical Captive Forum
Roundstone has cancelled its annual Medical Captive Forum in Cleveland, Ohio, which had been scheduled for May 6-7.
SIIA cancels Mentor Connection event
The Self-Insurance Institute of America (SIIA) has cancelled its Mentor Connection event, which was scheduled for April 6-7 in Philadelphia.
EPIC hires practice leader for non-US employee benefits
Epic Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has hired Matthew Marmorek as national practice leader for global (non-US) employee benefits.
RIMS cancels 2020 Annual Conference
The Risk Management Society (RIMS) has cancelled its 2020 Annual Conference and Exhibition, making it the latest industry event to fall victim to COVID-19.
Free COVID-19 testing will not impact high deductible health plans: Alera Group
Participants in high deductible health plans (HDHPs) will maintain eligibility to health savings accounts (HSA) even if testing or treatment for coronavirus is provided before their deductible is met.
SIIA cancels Self-Insured Health Plan Executive Forum
The Self-Insurance Institute of America (SIIA) has cancelled its Self-Insured Health Plan Executive Forum, scheduled for March 16-18, due to rapidly escalating concerns related to COVID-19.
CICA names BevCap’s Lance Abbott as chair
Lance Abbott, the president of BevCap Management and director of BevCap Captive Group, has been named as the next chair of the Captive Insurance Companies Association’s (CICA) board of directors.
Milliman’s Meehan predicts bumper year for captive launches
The year 2020 is set to see a marked increase in captive formations, according to Mike Meehan, a consultant at Milliman.
North Carolina eyes captive growth in agriculture sector
North Carolina is hoping to to grow its captive industry by encouraging more of its local agriculture forms to set up captives in the state.
