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In this episode, Michael Maglaras, principal of Michael Maglaras & Company joins Joel Appelbaum, CPCU, CRIS, ARM, AIS to discuss how Lloyd's captive insurance syndicate is transforming the global insurance landscape.?Together, they explore the syndicate’s groundbreaking approach—eliminating the need for traditional fronting capacity while enabling seamless cross-border coverage on Lloyd's paper.? Learn why this innovative model is a game-changer for Fortune 500 companies and how it bolsters the United Kingdom's standing as a competitive captive domicile post-Brexit.??? Tune in now:? https://lnkd.in/ggNyHuJp

Registration is still open for the Cayman Captive Forum 2024! Join the Insurance Managers Association of Cayman at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, from December 3rd - 5th, 2024, for unparalleled networking opportunities. Don’t miss the chance to connect with captive owners and service providers at the world’s biggest captive insurance conference. Secure your spot today!?https://lnkd.in/gsjZxWSt #CaymanCaptiveForum #CaptiveInsurance #RiskManagement #IMAC

Daniel Linton of Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc. and Wesley Sierk of Risk Management Advisors, Inc. explore the advantages of risk pooling in a captive insurance structure. By exchanging a portion of individual risk for a share of pooled losses, organizations can enhance risk distribution and potentially meet IRS safe harbor requirements under Revenue Ruling 2002-89. This ruling clarifies that captives meet the risk distribution threshold if at least 50 percent of premiums are derived from third parties. Discover how risk pooling supports risk management goals while providing additional benefits.? Read more here.?https://lnkd.in/gVYtbqUP

In the video "What Captive Owners Should Know About the 953(d) Tax Election," Bruce Wright of Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, explains Section 953(d) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). This provision allows non-U.S.-domiciled captive insurers to elect to be taxed as domestic entities for all federal tax purposes. Essentially, this means the captive is treated as if it were formed in a U.S. state for tax purposes. Watch the video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gwpqWahT

Registration for the 2025 Business Insurance World Captive Forum?is now open! Join fellow captive insurance professionals February 5-7, 2025 at the JW Marriot Orlando Grande Lakes Resort. This captive insurance conference is known for?its high-caliber educational content and meaningful networking opportunities, so secure your spot today. Register now:?https://lnkd.in/gjH9UvJB

In this article, Alex Gedge from Hylant Global Captive Solutions discusses the growing role of captive insurance in managing climate-related risks, with a focus on wildfires. As devastating fires in regions such as Canada, California, Australia, and Europe reveal the limitations of traditional insurance, captives are stepping in to address the unique challenges of these unpredictable risks. Explore how addressing the rising frequency of wildfires through a captive insurance structure requires a deep understanding of current risks, as historical data alone is no longer a reliable predictor.?Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gqUQBnvS #CaptiveInsurance #Wildfires #ClimateRisk

Watch for registration info coming here soon! ?? Looking forward to #CICAConf25!

CICA's Amplify Women program is celebrating 5 years of inclusivity in the captive industry! ?? Did you know that includes men too? Courtney Claflin explains why it's important to him to be a part of Amplify Women in this video. ?? https://lnkd.in/gsnBjY8Q #CICAAmplifyWomen

The deadline to submit your #CICAEssayContest is next week! ?? Then it's just a few short months until the #CICAconf25 to select the winner! Learn more about the rules, awards, case studies overview, and how to submit your essay here: https://ow.ly/4xUV50TZTfx

Managing Director Jarid Beck joins Joel Appelbaum of IRMI on an episode of the IRMI Podcast, "Unlocking Employee Benefits with Captive Insurance." Their discussion explores: ? Why more businesses are turning to self-funded employee benefits ? How captives provide better cost control and transparency ? The role of stop-loss coverage and wellness programs ? The impact of AI and data analytics on self-funding Tune in to learn how your business can take control of employee healthcare costs while providing better benefits: https://lnkd.in/dkXYfgtM #RiskManagement #CaptiveInsurance #EmployeeBenefits #Healthcare