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The State of Vermont and the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) will visit Mexico in the week commencing March 23 as part of an educational captive insurance trade mission. 5 February 2020
USA analysis
The Internal Revenue Service has scored some notable victories against abusive micro-captive insurance tax shelters in recent years, with settlement offers to some 200 captives last September earning it floods of cash from captives eager to end their uncertainty. For those that did not receive such a letter however, the 831(b) scandal is far from over, as Solomon Teague reports. 5 February 2020
IT & claims management analysis
The Connecticut Foundations Solutions Indemnity Company (CFSIC) has reassured existing claimants they will not be pushed down the pecking order after an influx of new claimants came into the captive in January. 4 February 2020
Feasibility studies analysis
A captive can be a useful tool to help a company manage its risk, but they are not suitable for everyone. Scott Bailey from Carr, Riggs and Ingram outlines some of the factors prospective captive owners should consider before taking the plunge. 4 February 2020
Law & regulation
The IRS is establishing 12 new examination teams as it steps up its efforts to pursue abusive micro-captive insurance transactions. 3 February 2020
IT & claims management analysis
Strategic Risk Solutions has released a new strategic planning and execution service called Captive 360°. 3 February 2020
Cayman analysis
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) issued 33 new insurance licenses in 2019, matching the number of new licenses issued the previous year. 3 February 2020
Analysis
The Agents and Brokers Education Network (ABEN) ABEN.TV will add an educational programme about captives to its online platform in March. 3 February 2020
Analysis
It may come as a surprise to many insurtech companies, but it is probably easier to build a captive insurance company than to partner with a commercial provider. The insurance industry is awash with outdated firms, IT systems and business practices, which often makes it an ineffective partner, says Zach Finn of Butler University. 3 February 2020
Law & regulation
CIC Services has filed a lawsuit against a former client, SRM Group, as well as its owner, Suresh Prabhu, and two related captives CIC formerly managed. 31 January 2020
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