Captive Spotlight: IHG begins DoL process to write US ERISA benefits  

• Vermont captive already writing 19 lines of business 
• IHG considering adding pensions and parametric policies to the captive  
• Captive utilisation a long-term strategy for IHG 

InterContinentals Hotel Group (IHG) has started the process of obtaining Department of Labor (DoL) approval to write Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) benefits in the United States, according to Marc Bentely, head of global risk finance at the company. 

IHG is a British multinational hospitality company headquartered in Windsor, England.