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Envision Captive Consultants launches group construction captive

Luke Harrison
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Envision Captive Consultants has launched group captive, Phoenix Captive Insurance, for construction type risks.

The Phoenix Captive launched in March 2023, and stemmed from a group of contractors who felt the need to join together and fight against the legal and economic pressures facing their businesses.

The captive is for all types of construction companies, including commercial and residential, as well as contractors in the oil and gas and energy sectors.

“We’ve built one of the most unique group captives in the industry and brokers want to be a part of it,” said Andrew Cardoza, relationship manager at Envision Captive Consultants.

“This captive programme is growing within Envision’s pre-qualified broker network, which includes a partnership with the InCite Network.”

The expectation is all captive members would approach safety, quality control and risk management as best practice leaders in their respective industries.

This risk management-focused programme is a heterogeneous contractor programme in partnership with AXA XL.

“We at AXA XL are thrilled to partner with Envision Captive Consultants and the Phoenix Captive on this collaborative endeavour,” said Mark Benz, senior vice president and head of group captives for AXA XL.

“We are looking forward to the success of the programme.”

Hong Kong publishes consultation which could ease captive legislation

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The Insurance Authority in Hong Kong has published a public consultation paper on draft rules concerning actuary requirements, maintenance of assets, valuation basis and capital requirements for specific insurers, including captives.

The paper stated that captives and other small-sized insurers are proposed to be exempted from the requirement of appointing actuaries in respect of general business.

It also highlighted that captives are to be exempt from the requirement of maintenance of assets for all authorised insurers on general business in or from Hong Kong.

The insurance authority has also suggested simplifying the prescribed capital amount and minimum capital amount to a minimum of HK$2m for marine insurers and captives.

“Given the unique features of marine mutual insurers and captive insurers in terms of capital and policy holders’ characteristics, the draft Insurance rule aim to provide a simplified capital regime for these insurers,” the consultation paper said.

Members of the public are invited to submit comments to the IA on or before 9 February 2024.

The Amendment Ordinance, together with the relevant subsidiary legislation, is expected to commence operation in full on a date to be appointed by the secretary for financial services and the Treasury after the passage of the four Rules by the Legislative Council in 2024.

GCP Short: Social inflation, EB trends and captive growth

Richard Cutcher
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GCP Short: Social inflation, EB trends and captive growth
Adriana Scherzinger, Zurich North America
Allen Kirsh, Zurich North America
Arnau Villa, ZGEBS
Guy Worsey ZGEBS

In this GCP Short, produced in partnership with Zurich Insurance and Zurich Global Employee Benefits Solutions (ZGEBS), we focus on social inflation, international employee benefits and the broader captive growth environment in America.

Adriana Scherzinger, Head of Captives and Alternative Risk Solutions at Zurich North America, and Allen Kirsh, SVP and Head of Claims, Judicial and Legislative Affairs at Zurich North America, share with us the direction of travel for social inflation and what the commercial market is doing to mitigate its impact. They also consider the knock-on effect for captives and how they can respond.

We are also joined by two leaders from ZGEBS – Arnau Vila, Head of ZGEBS, and Guy Worsey, Director of Customer & Distribution Management for the Americas, who discuss trends in international employee benefits programmes.

If you would like more information on Zurich Insurance, visit its ⁠Friend of the Podcast page⁠ on the Captive Intelligence website.

Importance of iNEDs rising as captives become more complex

Luke Harrison
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Importance of iNEDs rising as captives become more complex
  • Guernsey, Isle of Man only domiciles with mandatory iNED requirements
  • Some companies reticent about hiring outside board members
  • iNEDs should not have too many boards to fulfil their function correctly
  • Diversity of iNEDs should be considered during selection, including their education

As the popularity, complexity and sophistication of captives continues to increase, the importance of independent non-executive directors (iNEDs) is further emphasised.

Traditionally, the role of a captive was optimising risk management and centralising insurance procurenment.

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GCP #98: The insurtech and AI opportunities for captives

Richard Cutcher
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GCP #98: The insurtech and AI opportunities for captives
Matthew Grant, Instech
Cameron MacArthur, A.I. Insurance
Joshua Pyle, Boost

In episode 98 of the Global Captive Podcast, supported by the EY Global Captive Network, Richard is joined by three professionals working in or with insurtechs and with a particular interest in captives.

01.29 – 16.54: The first half of Richard’s interview with Matthew Grant, CEO of ⁠InsTech⁠, who discusses the evolution of the insurtech world and the increasing focus on insurance buyers.

17.00 – 36.20: Richard and Cameron MacArthur, founder and CEO at ⁠A.I. Insurance Inc⁠, discuss where captives sit in adopting technology, and the potential for AI disruption now and in the future.

36.58 – 46.54: Joshua Pyle, vice president and head of risk & captive management at ⁠Boost⁠, discusses the wider tech opportunities for captives, but also brings us up to speed on his role and the aims of Boost.

47.19 – 54.13: The second half our interview with Matthew Grant, of InsTech, where he discusses the opportunities for captives in insurtech.

For the latest news, analysis and thought leadership from the global captive market, sign up for the ⁠⁠Captive Intelligence twice-weekly newsletter⁠⁠.

Vermont licensed 38 new captives in 2023

Luke Harrison
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Vermont licensed 38 new captives in 2023

Vermont licensed 38 new captives in 2023, making it home to 659 licensed captives, consisting of 632 active captives and 27 which are dormant.

Vermont has already licensed has nine new captives in 2024.

The growth in captive formations in 2023 is among the top ten highest since Vermont licensed its first captive in 1981.

“I am appreciative and grateful for the entire Captive Insurance Division staff, for their consistent great work and dedication to quality regulatory standards, involving licensing, analysis, and examinations, and those who quietly excel in their daily tasks to make the workplace function smoothly,” said Sandy Bigglestone, deputy commissioner of captive insurance.

Of the captives licenced in Vermont in 2023, 24 were pure captives, six were sponsored structures, one was an agency, two were association captives, three were special purpose finance insurers, and two were Risk Retention Groups (RRGs). 

Vermont’s 62 sponsored captive insurance companies experienced growth in the number of new protected cells, with more than 30 additions in 2023.

At least seven of Vermont’s new captives in 2023 have international roots coming from Canada, Chile, Germany and the United Kingdom.

“Vermont remains a credible global leader and committed to continuing to lead the industry with innovative, high-quality regulation that meets the needs of captive insurance companies,” said the State’s Governor Phil Scott.

According to Captive Intelligence’s data on the number of captives in each major domicile, at the end of 2022 Vermont had reached number one with 639 active captives at year-end.

In August, Captive Intelligence published a long-lead highlighting that the state is not relaxing after taking top spot, with a focus on “quality over quantity” and a continued drive for talent recruitment, both within the regulator and across the local industry.

Two new educational institutions join EdHealth

Luke Harrison
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Husson University in Bangor, Maine and The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey have joined edHEALTH, taking the total number of members to 27 schools.

EdHEALTH is a group medical stop loss captive for higher education and secondary schools, which recently converted to a cell structure.

The edHEALTH programme is a part of edRISK, a sponsored captive domiciled in Vermont.

“Husson University and The Lawrenceville School are two excellent educational institutions we are honoured to have as edHEALTH member-owners,” said Tracy Hassett, edHEALTH president and CEO.

“We look forward to helping them to control healthcare costs while collaborating with their team to continue to create opportunities that support their employee health-related needs.”

Husson University is edHEALTH’s second higher educational institution in Maine, while The Lawrenceville School is the first private secondary school to join.

The captive has more than $325m of annual funding and more than $18m of capital reserves.

 “edHEALTH’s purchasing power and our own school savings were two important reasons for Husson University becoming a member,” said Janet Kelle, chief human resources officer at Husson University.

“My priority was to ensure our faculty and staff continued to receive top-quality healthcare coverage with minimal disruption.

“Since edHEALTH offered our existing health plan carrier, the transition has been surprisingly simple,” she added.

In November, former AIG captive specialist David White was appointed as the new chief financial and operating officer for EdRISK and edHEALTH.

Hassett was interviewed for episode 38 of the Global Captive Podcast in September 2020. Listen to the episode here.

Marsh launches ReadyCell for streamlined PCC licensing

Luke Harrison
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Marsh launches ReadyCell for streamlined PCC licensing

Marsh Captive Solutions has launched ReadyCell to enable organisations to form their own insurance company within its Mangrove Protected Cell Facility in Washington DC in a faster, streamlined process.

Marsh has built the proprietary platform utilising AI technology and has received conditional pre-approved regulatory licensing from the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking.

“With ReadyCell, Marsh is harnessing the power of AI technology to remove the barriers for more organisations to take greater control of their risk management, enabling them to mitigate uncertainties in the commercial insurance market,” said Ellen Charnley, president of Marsh Captive Solutions.

“This is part of our overall strategy to drive innovation and lead the digital evolution of the captive insurance sector.”

Companies can use ReadyCell to insure a single line of coverage or a single layer within a larger insurance programme.

They can also keep their insurance company on standby to assume risk when needed for up to 18 months.

“Although designed for organisations of all sizes, ReadyCell’s simplified process, cost efficiency, and expert support make it an especially attractive tool for small to midsize businesses, many of which are either unaware of the captive concept or believe it to be an alternative for large organisations only,” said Denise Perlman, president of National Business Insurance at Marsh McLennan Agency.

“By increasing access to self-insurance options, more firms will be able to manage their risk and insurance costs on their own terms.”

Global Captive Management makes senior leadership appointments

Luke Harrison
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Global Captive Management (GCM) has named Alanna Trundle as the new president of the company.

In this role she will lead and oversee the entire company and its staff.

GCM is a captive insurance management company founded in the Cayman Islands in 1992.

“Alanna is an admired, respected, and exceptional leader,” said Tom Stewart, president of the Holmes Murphy PLUS family of brand companies, which includes GCM.

“She has done a tremendous job developing people, relationship building, creating an extraordinary employee and client experience, and establishing a great culture of care.

“Her work with all of our GCM employees and clients has allowed her to develop her expertise and become an incredible leader for GCM.”

Ian Bridges has been promoted to chief business development officer, while Jennifer Reid has been promoted to chief operations officer.

“These promotions are a true depiction of great talent evolving and expanding their leadership skills to help elevate GCM’s presence in the captive space,” said Stewart.

“We are proud that all of these individuals have been a part of our team for many years, and we can’t wait to see how they will continue to grow GCM into the future.”

MSL Captive Solutions hires David Sykes as CFO

Luke Harrison
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MSL Captive Solutions has appointed David Sykes as chief financial officer, assuming the role with immediate effect.

MSL is a managing general underwriter dedicated to captive programmes for medical stop loss.

Sykes has more than 30 years’ experience in financial management for a range of insurance entities, including captives, commercial reinsurers and service companies.

His experience includes managing the accounting and reporting requirements for group captive programmes, underwriting both employee benefits and property and casualty risk.

“I am excited to be joining MSL at this stage of the company’s growth,” said Sykes.

“I have been impressed by the company’s development to date and the future opportunities as captives become a more established funding mechanism for medical stop loss.

“Joining MSL allows me to focus my prior captive experience on this sector and develop best in class servicing processes to support our captive programs.”

Most recently, Sykes was managing director of Strategic Risk Solutions Bermuda (SRS) where he led the insurance management operations for SRS for over a decade before relocating to the US.

“We are extremely pleased to be able to add the experience and expertise that David brings to MSL Captive Solutions,” said Phil Giles, managing director, MSL Captive Solutions.

“His deep knowledge of captives, especially group captive structures, will be invaluable to the accounting and reporting on our captive programs.

“We are committed to the underwriting and servicing of captive programs for medical stop loss, both single parent and group captives.”

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