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How Captives Work – Licensing Process, Run-Off Mode, Regulatory Matters for the insured IMAC Captive Basics Course 2011 Dena Thompson Manager Kane (Cayman) Limited
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Overview Licensing Process Regulatory matters for the insured Run – Off Mode
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Licensing Process - Steps 2. Submit Application 3. Regulator Review Questions 4. Ins Division Submit Submission To MC 5. Approval in Principle 6. Provide Outstanding Items 7. License Issued LICENSING
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Licensing Application n Application Form n Business Plan Background Shareholder Info Insurance Program (Front, Programs, limits) Reinsurance (Names and Ratings) Proposed Capital (Why Adequate) Directors Service Providers Investment Policy Dividend Policy n Pro-Forma Financials (3 Years) n Memorandum & Articles of Association
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Licensing Application Cont…. n Memorandum & Articles of Association n Shareholder Due Diligence Company - Last Two Year Audited Statements Individual – Notorised Net Worth Statement n Directors Due Diligence Personal Questionnaire One Financial Reference Two Character References Affidavit/Policy Clearance Certified copy of Photo ID/Utility Bill (Not for CIMA) n License Fee n Certificate of Incorporation n Capital
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Run-off Mode
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n When an insurer has ceased to write new insurance business and it’s business purpose is to essentially run off its existing liabilities it is in a “Run-Off” mode. CIMA should be updated via a business plan change n A Company in run-off will receive the benefit of a reduced annual fee to 50% of the prescribed annual fee (once it is applied for and approved prior to December 31) n A Company in run-off may also apply to CIMA for an audit waiver on an annual basis. Run-off does not automatically justify an audit waiver. CIMA has the authority to require an audit at any stage in the run-off process. n A Company can come out of run-off via a business plan change to CIMA n Run-Off does not remove the duties of the Directors and Officers of the Company n Run-Off does not remove the responsibilities to the ROC n Run-Off does not remove the responsibilities to CIMA
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Regulatory matters for the Insured
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n Insurance is not regulated at the federal level in the US, but at the State level. n The regulations vary by state. n State guarantee funds etc – PA M-Care n Regulation is aimed at protecting the consumer of insurance. n Regulations address Pricing – filing of rates Financial strength – reporting Coverage terms Claim resolution Sharp practice n There is also some protection for the vendors of insurance – non-licensed “alien” carriers cannot compete n This is the crux of not being perceived to do business in a US State. Otherwise the outcome is: Cease and desist State regulation
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Regulatory matters for the Insured n Regulations address Pricing – filing of rates Financial strength – reporting Coverage terms Claim resolution Sharp practice n There is also some protection for the vendors of insurance – non- licensed “alien” carriers cannot compete n This is the crux of not being perceived to do business in a US State. Otherwise the outcome is: Cease and desist State regulation
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Regulatory matters for the Insured Solutions n State license n Fronting n Surplus lines n Purchase of insurance taking place offshore. n Security measures
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n QUESTIONS ????????
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