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RMC Group, a provider of risk management and actuarial consulting services, has expanded its international operations by opening two new UK offices.   25 August 2017
831(b) blues: the Avrahami aftermath
Accounting & tax analysis
One of the most closely watched cases in the captive industry has drawn to a close, and the IRS has scored a win against 831(b)s in the case of Avrahami v Commissioner. Various experts weigh in on what can be taken away from this result.   25 August 2017
The dos and don’ts of domiciles
Analysis
Many US states are passing legislation that allows them to become domiciles for captives—more than half now have this facility. In a growing and increasingly complex market, what does that mean for owners seeking the right domicile for them? US Captive reports.   23 August 2017
Analysis
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division has appointed Andrew Kurata as its acting captive insurance administrator.   22 August 2017
Accounting & tax analysis
In a decision that may place 831(b) captive insurance companies - or microcaptives - under further scrutiny, the US Tax Court has ruled in favour of the IRS in the case of Avrahami v Commissioner.   22 August 2017
Analysis
Crawford & Company, a provider of claims management solutions to insurers and self-insured entities, has appointed Robert McQuattie as regional head of Latin America.   21 August 2017
Actuarial & underwriting
The increasingly complex needs of companies is driving demand for captives, especially now as more innovative structures enter the fray. Captive International reported live from the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) on the changing industry landscape full of new risks and new solutions.   21 August 2017
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In what might be seen by some as a validation of the growing importance and acceptance of captives as critical companies to the US economy, Atlanta-based risk management consultancy Captive Alternatives has made Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing private companies.   17 August 2017
Analysis
Orion Risk Management, an insurance brokerage firm offering captive management services, has bolstered its client and employee network through its new association with insurance agency Friedmann & Friedmann Insurance Services.   17 August 2017
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While many small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) do not consider captives as a feasible risk management option, there is a more compelling business case for their use, driven by innovations in captives models.   16 August 2017

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