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<p>Bot: Creating new article from JSON</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>🏢 &#039;&#039;&#039;Captive insurance company&#039;&#039;&#039; is a licensed [[Definition:Insurance carrier | insurance entity]] created and wholly owned by a non-insurance organization — or group of organizations — to underwrite the risks of its parent or affiliated members. Rather than purchasing coverage entirely from the commercial market, a company forms a captive to retain and manage a portion of its own [[Definition:Underwriting risk | risk]], gaining direct access to [[Definition:Reinsurance | reinsurance markets]], capturing [[Definition:Underwriting profit | underwriting profit]] that would otherwise flow to third-party insurers, and tailoring policy terms precisely to its exposure profile. Captives range from single-parent structures owned by one corporation to [[Definition:Group captive | group captives]] and [[Definition:Risk retention group (RRG) | risk retention groups]] that pool the risks of multiple unrelated entities.<br /> <br /> ⚙️ Formation typically begins with a [[Definition:Feasibility study | feasibility study]] that projects expected losses, evaluates tax and regulatory implications, and identifies an appropriate [[Definition:Domicile | domicile]] — popular jurisdictions include Vermont, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands, each offering distinct regulatory frameworks and capital requirements. Once licensed, the captive operates much like any insurer: it issues [[Definition:Insurance policy | policies]], collects [[Definition:Premium | premiums]], sets aside [[Definition:Loss reserve | reserves]], and files regulatory reports. Many captives cede a layer of risk to the [[Definition:Reinsurance | reinsurance]] market, retaining only losses within a defined band. A [[Definition:Captive manager | captive manager]] often handles day-to-day administration, while the parent&#039;s [[Definition:Risk management | risk management]] team sets strategy and reviews performance.<br /> <br /> 🔑 Captives matter because they give organizations control over their insurance destiny. When commercial markets harden and [[Definition:Premium | premiums]] spike — or when coverage for specialized risks is simply unavailable — a captive provides continuity and price stability. It also creates a financial incentive for the parent to invest in [[Definition:Loss control | loss control]] and safety, since every dollar saved in [[Definition:Claims | claims]] flows back to the owner. For the broader insurance ecosystem, captives represent a significant share of global [[Definition:Premium | premium]] volume and are a key counterparty for [[Definition:Reinsurance | reinsurers]] and [[Definition:Insurance broker | brokers]] who specialize in alternative risk structures.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Related concepts&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> {{Div col|colwidth=20em}}<br /> * [[Definition:Risk retention group (RRG)]]<br /> * [[Definition:Self-insurance]]<br /> * [[Definition:Alternative risk transfer (ART)]]<br /> * [[Definition:Fronting carrier]]<br /> * [[Definition:Captive manager]]<br /> * [[Definition:Domicile]]<br /> {{Div col end}}</div>

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