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A bipartisan bill has been introduced to the US Senate to allow captives that were members of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) to continue or restore their membership after it was rescinded on January 19, 2016. 8 February 2018
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Each captive manager has different qualities, so when management operations are sold to another firm, captive owners should know their rights and sometimes reassess the arrangement, Andrew Barile, CEO of Andrew Barile Consulting, tells Captive International. 8 February 2018
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New Jersey-based off-price department store retailer Burlington has received approval for a new captive insurer, Florence Insurance Company (FIC). 7 February 2018
Accounting & tax analysis
Although certain tax benefits may be reduced for parent organisations, all US captive insurance companies will benefit from reduced tax rates from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, according to captive manager CIC Services. 22 January 2018
Accounting & tax analysis
Like any other business sector, captives occasionally have to be sold or wound up. Stephanie Mocatta, CEO, and Tom Hodson, general counsel, SOBC Sandell offer five reasons for failure, and suggest some solutions. 17 January 2018
Accounting & tax analysis
The tax advantages of international captives may decrease as a result of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which may in turn lead to decreased usage, according to George Hansen, senior industry research analyst at AM Best. 12 January 2018
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Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) held a session on January 10 aimed at updating market intermediaries on the strategic direction of the Centre in 2018. 12 January 2018
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Puerto Rico is working on its strategy to become the ‘Singapore of the West’, explains David Kirkup, CFO and COO of Captive Alternatives. 12 January 2018
Accounting & tax analysis
US Tax Reform has now passed the Senate. Next steps are to reconcile the House and Senate bills, and then issue the final rules. David Kirkup, CFO and COO at Captive Alternatives, explores what this will mean, if anything, for captive insurance companies in the next year. 6 December 2017
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The judge involved in the first major micro captive dispute, Mark Holmes, has denied the Avrahami's motion for reconsideration of a couple findings of fact. 27 November 2017
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