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This document details the conference on Captive Insurance held by the American Conference Institute, which aims to provide insights and strategies for effective risk management using captive insurance.

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How to fill out CAPTIVE INSURANCE

1. Determine the purpose of the captive insurance: Identify the specific risks that the captive will cover.
2. Choose the right structure: Decide whether to set up a single-parent captive or a group captive.
3. Develop a business plan: Outline the objectives, funding requirements, and operational strategies.
4. Select a domicile: Pick a jurisdiction that is favorable for captive insurance regulations and tax considerations.
5. Obtain necessary licenses: Apply for the appropriate licenses to operate a captive insurance company in the chosen domicile.
6. Set initial capital: Ensure the captive has sufficient capital to cover potential claims and operational costs.
7. Draft insurance policy: Develop the insurance policies that the captive will underwrite, defining coverage limits and exclusions.
8. Implement risk management strategies: Establish processes to monitor and manage risks covered by the captive.
9. File required documentation: Submit all necessary forms and documents to regulatory authorities for approval.
10. Conduct ongoing compliance and reporting: Regularly report to regulators and maintain compliance with local laws.

Who needs CAPTIVE INSURANCE?

1. Large corporations looking to reduce insurance costs and customize coverage.
2. Companies facing difficulties obtaining conventional insurance due to unique risk profiles.
3. Businesses in high-risk industries such as construction, healthcare, or manufacturing.
4. Organizations wanting to manage their own risk retention and improve risk management strategies.
5. Groups of companies pooling resources to establish a shared captive for collective benefits.

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What is captive vs non-captive insurance?

Unlike independent agencies that represent multiple insurance carriers, captive agencies exclusively represent only one insurance company. The term “captive agent” refers to the agency's relationship with the insurer; it's “captured” or bound to only one provider.

What is the difference between captive insurance and reinsurance?

Reinsurance involves a captive insurer offloading a portion of its risks to a third-party reinsurer, sharing the risk and financial burden. By doing so, captives ensure that they have the necessary resources and capacity to address potential losses without jeopardizing their solvency.

What is the meaning of captive insurance?

A "captive insurer" is generally defined as an insurance company that is wholly owned and controlled by its insureds; its primary purpose is to insure the risks of its owners, and its insureds benefit from the captive insurer's underwriting profits.

What is the difference between captive and reinsurance?

A captive is an insurance or reinsurance company set up exclusively to insure or reinsure the risks of the group to which it belongs. A captive insurer may operate as a direct insurer or a reinsurer.

What is an example of a captive?

Some captives, for example, are owned by a single parent, and write business only for that parent, while others may be owned by and underwrite risks for an association or an industry group.

What is meant by captive insurance?

A "captive insurer" is generally defined as an insurance company that is wholly owned and controlled by its insureds; its primary purpose is to insure the risks of its owners, and its insureds benefit from the captive insurer's underwriting profits.

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What is CAPTIVE INSURANCE?

Captive insurance is a form of self-insurance where a company creates its own insurance company to cover its risks and liabilities. This arrangement allows the parent company to retain control over their insurance policies and claims.

Who is required to file CAPTIVE INSURANCE?

Typically, companies that set up a captive insurance company are required to file for captive insurance. This includes businesses that seek to reduce insurance costs or control their own insurance risks.

How to fill out CAPTIVE INSURANCE?

Filling out captive insurance involves providing information about the parent company, its risk profiles, the types of coverage desired, and financial data. It usually requires specific forms to be completed and submitted to the relevant regulatory authority.

What is the purpose of CAPTIVE INSURANCE?

The purpose of captive insurance is to provide a tailored insurance solution for a company’s specific risks, potentially leading to cost savings, improved risk management, and enhanced cash flow.

What information must be reported on CAPTIVE INSURANCE?

Information that must be reported includes the organizational structure of the captive, financial statements, insurance coverages provided, claims history, and any regulatory compliance documentation.