Captives

The Liability Risk Retention Act (LRRA) will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in October of this year, marking many changes in liability insurance during that time. Changes include establishment of the two entities enabled by the LRRA—risk retention groups (RRGs) and risk purchasing groups (RPGs)—as effective alternative risk transfer vehicles.

Vermont’s captive insurance growth in the 2011 first quarter is the strongest start to a year since 2005, attributable to a wider understanding of the benefits of captive insurance, says the state’s captive regulator.

Vermont’s captive insurance growth in the 2011 first quarter is the strongest start to a year since 2005, attributable to a wider understanding of the benefits of captive insurance, says the state’s captive regulator.

While in Vancouver for the annual conference of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, it might be worthwhile to take some time out to explore the area known for its clear air, sparkling ocean and nearby Vancouver Island.

RIMS President Scott B. Clark has personal reasons for calling to action members of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, asking them to reach deep into their pockets to help survivors of Japan’s earthquake and deadly tsunami.

There is a lot of anticipation surrounding the Government Accountability Office’s investigation of some states’ interpretation of the federal Liability Risk Retention Act. For months the GAO has been questioning risk retention group owners and managers, seeking comments on the treatment received from various states.