Emerging Risks

How Will Micro-Captives Adapt to New IRS Challenges?
Risk Management How Will Micro-Captives Adapt to New IRS Challenges?

Recent years have seen a crescendo of regulatory examination surrounding micro-captive insurance companies. These entities, often leveraging the 831(b) tax election, find themselves squarely in the crosshairs of the IRS due to the agency's concerns over potential tax avoidance schemes. Originating

Navigating Complex Childcare Insurance: Are You Prepared?
Technology & Trends Navigating Complex Childcare Insurance: Are You Prepared?

In recent years, the intricate landscape of childcare insurance in Canada has gone through significant changes, demanding increased attention from brokers and insurers alike. As the demand for early childhood education continues to rise, so too does the complexity of legal and insurance

Florida's Insurance Crisis: Can Homeowners Weather Rising Costs?
Risk Management Florida's Insurance Crisis: Can Homeowners Weather Rising Costs?

The escalating challenges facing Florida's homeowners in the insurance market are a direct consequence of the state's vulnerability to extreme weather, particularly hurricanes. Places like Fort Myers Beach, represented by residents Dayna and Matt Fancher, serve as poignant examples. As the state

Navigating Challenges in Captive Insurance Amid IRS Scrutiny
Risk Management Navigating Challenges in Captive Insurance Amid IRS Scrutiny

The landscape of the captive insurance industry is undergoing significant transformation as regulatory pressures intensify, especially with the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sharpening its focus on micro-captive insurance companies. These companies serve as strategic vehicles for

How Is Climate Volatility Transforming Insurance Models?
Regulatory & Compliance How Is Climate Volatility Transforming Insurance Models?

As the insurance sector faces mounting challenges from climate change, insurers are refining their catastrophe models to manage risk. With extreme weather events becoming more frequent and severe, industry transformation is in full swing. This analysis reveals the pivotal shifts in insurance

Navigating IRS Scrutiny: Adapting Micro-Captive Insurance Strategies
Risk Management Navigating IRS Scrutiny: Adapting Micro-Captive Insurance Strategies

The complex landscape of micro-captive insurance has become increasingly challenging due to heightened scrutiny from the IRS. Companies relying on micro-captive insurance strategies to manage risks are now forced to navigate a more rigorous regulatory environment than ever before. Initially

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