SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.--Members of the captive insurance sector attending a conference here said they were concerned about the possible impact Monday's arrest of a captive manager on embezzlement charges co

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.--Members of the captive insurance sector attending a conference here said they were concerned about the possible impact Monday's arrest of a captive manager on embezzlement charges co

With more than 70 percent of premium transactions and 75 percent of claims now being processed electronically, Lloyd's is looking to streamline its risk placement process, according to Louise Shield,

"We thought it was important that captives, as they continue to grow and develop, benchmark their performance to add value to their organization; to continue to evolve their captive operation; and to

Last year, 71 new captive insurers were incorporated, compared to 82 in 2006, noted Peter Willitts, president of the Bermuda Insurance Managers Association, as well as president of Liberty Mutual

At the end of September 2007, there were 49 new captives licensed in the 2006-2007 fiscal year, for a total of 756 active captives in the Cayman Islands. Annual premium written was in excess of $7.4

With nearly 30 U.S. domiciles available, along with offshore options, risk managers looking to set up a captive have a virtual smorgasbord to choose from, with cost and geographic location being the

The regulation--1.1502-13(e), proposed on Sept. 28, 2007--would have eliminated the tax deduction for reserves established by captives for insurance sold to affiliates, if the insureds and insurer