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Analysis
Dan Towle reflects on his first year as president of CICA, his outlook on the market and the importance of continuing to fuel innovation in the captives sector. 6 August 2018
Analysis
It is incumbent on the captive insurance industry to engage the next generation of young professionals, and it must do more to provide mentorship and other initiatives to attract this talent. 6 August 2018
Accounting & tax analysis
Following the outcomes of Avrahami and more recently Reserve Mechanical, upcoming US Tax Court cases - Caylor v Commissioner, Wilson v Commissioner and Syzygy Insurance v Commissioner - are likely to suffer similar fates, spelling further IRS victories. 6 August 2018
Actuarial & underwriting
Earlier this year, proposed association health plan (AHP) regulations issued by the US Department of Labor (DOL) had presented affordable healthcare plans for groupings of smaller employers - and in turn opportunities for captives - but the more recent final rules have left a lack of regulatory uniformity from one state to another. 6 August 2018
Analysis
US captive insurance companies rated by AM best had exceptionally strong financial performance in 2017, and continued to outperform their counterparts in the commercial casualty sector. 6 August 2018
Analysis
Ratings agency AM Best has affirmed the financial strength of A (Excellent) of Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited (NEIL), based in Wilmington, Delaware. The outlook remains stable. 3 August 2018
Analysis
Willis Towers Watson has introduced a digital tool to help organisations analyse the financial feasibility and future profitability of their captive insurance strategies. 1 August 2018
Analysis
Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) has approved four captive licenses in the first half of 2018 - the same level of growth as the entire financial year of 2017. 1 August 2018
Analysis
Malta-based European legacy acquirer DARAG has secured an equity funding of up to €260 million to support growth plans for the business. 30 July 2018
Analysis
US tax reform provisions have created a substantial tax burden for US insurers conducting business in offshore jurisdictions. Vermont has stepped in with new captive legislation that aims to provide a more favourable onshore alternative, Sandy Bigglestone, director of captive insurance, Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, tells Captive International. 30 July 2018
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