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Law & regulation

How a captive can bring cryptocurrencies to the mainstream

Regulation is important to Gemini Trust Company, the cryptocurrency exchange and custodian that launched a captive insurance company, Nakamoto, in January.   23 March 2020

USA analysis

NCCIA reschedules its annual conference in August

The North Carolina Captive Insurance Association (NCCIA) has rescheduled its 2020 Annual Conference to August 30 through September 2, 2020.   23 March 2020

IT & claims management analysis

S&P warns Vitality Re transactions could be at risk from COVID-19

A significant increase in claims payments from Health Re, the captive of Aetna Life Insurance, related to COVID-19, could trigger losses for a number of Vitality Re ILS transactions, S&P Global Ratings has warned.   20 March 2020

Law & regulation

Vermont ready to waive state board meeting requirements for captives

Vermont’s Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) will offer waivers to captives and other businesses that are unable to hold board meetings in coming months due to the spread of COVID-19.   20 March 2020

Law & regulation

How to win friends and regulate people

When North Carolina’s captive insurance programme began seven years ago, regulators promised flexible, timely regulation that would help new captive insurers form and flourish. North Carolina’s regulators have delivered on their promise, says Barry Smith of the North Carolina Department of Insurance.   20 March 2020

Services

SIIA to host COVID-19 webinar for members

The Self Insurance Institute of America (SIIA) will host a webinar to help its members develop and implement an appropriate COVID-19 response strategy.   19 March 2020

Actuarial & underwriting

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.   19 March 2020

USA analysis

Roundstone cancels Medical Captive Forum

Roundstone has cancelled its annual Medical Captive Forum in Cleveland, Ohio, which had been scheduled for May 6-7.   18 March 2020

Accounting & tax analysis

Changes to the auditor’s report: what you need to know

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants has issued Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) 134, Auditor Reporting and Amendments, Including Amendments Addressing Disclosures in the Audit of Financial Statements. Lauren Williams of Johnson Lambert explains what it means for you.   18 March 2020

USA analysis

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.   17 March 2020

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