3 Reasons to Form a Captive Insurance Company
The idea of forming a captive insurance company can seem like a daunting task when you’re starting out. However, the potential benefits that can be gained through the ownership of this type of company ought to be a great motivation.
If you’re still on the fence over whether a captive insurance company is a good idea, consider the following benefits of owning a captive insurance company.
· Reduced insurance costs
When businesses seek insurance coverage from commercial insurance providers, the cost of insurance presented to them often includes a significant markup. This markup is included to cover the insurer’s costs including administration, overhead, broker commissions and marketing. The insurer also marks up the cost of insurance to make a profit.
Establishing a captive will give you greater control of the cost of insurance. You can reduce them depending on your own experiences with loss and the costs of handling a claim. You establish the underwriting guidelines and determine the premiums. You have control over the entire process of writing insurance contracts and settling claims.
· Enhanced coverage as well as capacity for tailored products
Businesses that seek insurance through traditional commercial insurance providers are offered limited options when it comes to coverage, limits and deductibles. These commercial insurance providers use a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to providing insurance. Many businesses suffer great losses as a result of the limited options available to them.
As owners of a captive, businesses are able to determine what type of coverage they need and provide the coverage. They are able to set limits and determine appropriate deductibles under their self-insurance arrangements. You will also have the flexibility of tailoring products to meet the needs of those insured under the captive.
There is often a great difference in timing from when the insurer receives premium payments to when payments have to be made for claims. This difference provides insurers with the opportunity to invest the premiums collected and retain the benefits until claims are to be paid.
This presents an avenue for income for your company. You can retain the income from the investments. When allowed to accumulate, this can provide further funding for the captive.
Are you considering establishing a captive insurance company? Start your search for a domicile with captive regulatory requirements that are suitable for your needs and establish your captive insurance company to enjoy the many benefits.