Captives as Risk Retention Mechanisms

Overview

This course covers the concept of “cost of risk” (COR)—how to quantify, reduce, and manage it. It demonstrates how captive insurance can lower these costs, providing an overview of captives, their types, and their functions. The course also addresses tax and accounting issues affecting captives’ effectiveness in managing financial risk.

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Objectives

recognize the risk management purpose of using a captive to finance an entity’s risks, identify the elements of captive insurance, and recognize why a captive can insure many types of risks
distinguish among various types of captive insurance companies
understand the various ways in which the costs of financing risks through a captive can be lower than the costs of commercial insurance or self-insurance
recognize the ways in which captive insurance and other risk financing methods can smooth the financial impact of risk
identify factors considered in determining whether premiums paid to a captive are tax-deductible

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Property and casualty risk, safety, insurance, finance, and accounting professionals

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International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI) is the premier provider of risk and insurance continuing education and reference publications, and is considered the ultimate authority by leading insurance practitioners. Written by industry experts, IRMI courses provide the most up-to-date, practical and reliable information possible.

Course Information

Adding additional credit may change exam requirements.

Prerequisites:	A basic understanding of risk financing principles and how the insurance industry is structured
Advanced Preparation:	None

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