Author: Michelle Bradley, ACAS, MAAA, ARM, CERA, CCIS, Consulting Actuary and Enoch Starnes, ACI, Captive and Complex Risk Consultant

Evaluating, Establishing, and Optimizing a Captive Insurance Program

Michelle Bradley and Enoch Starnes were recently interviewed by Captive Insurance Times to discuss how to successfully set up and manage a captive program. If you or your organization is considering captive insurance options, you won't want to miss the expert insight found in their recent article. Questions such as, "Selecting the optimal domicile is […]

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Captive Analytical Strategies for Mergers and Acquisitions

In a recent article published by Captive International, Michelle Bradley and Enoch Starnes provide a guide to what needs to be addressed after companies with a captive are acquired or merged. Of the many considerations needed during mergers and acquisitions (M&A), one that may not be clearly defined is the integration of captives. Existing captive […]

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Exploring Loss Development Factors: SIGMA's Comprehensive Resources

In 2011, SIGMA’s Tim Coomer authored a blog titled "Understanding Loss Development Factors” in response to the numerous questions we received on the concept of loss development. Since then, it has become SIGMA’s most viewed blog of all time and continues to receive significant amounts of views on a monthly basis. Between Tim's ability to […]

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A Reflection on Data and Analytics for Captives

In a recent article published by Captive International, Michelle Bradley and Enoch Starnes discuss, “A Reflection on Data and Analytics for Captives". In it, they examine the business world’s reliance on data and analytics as decision-making tools, and how it has undoubtedly increased over the past two decades. Captive insurance has, of course, been no […]

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Adapting Your Captive for a Shifting Risk Landscape

In a recent article published by Captive International, Michelle Bradley and Enoch Starnes discuss, “Adapting Your Captive for a Shifting Risk Landscape". In it, they examine how a company’s risk profile can shift dramatically and without any warning. The impact of a global pandemic, a rising tide of shock verdicts, and an increasingly complex cyber landscape have […]

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Navigating Legislative Changes for Healthcare Entities

January is here, and with it comes the need for many companies to complete their annual actuarial report for retained liabilities. If the past several years are any indicator, legislative changes and social inflation could significantly impact the loss reserves and projections prepared in these reports. Healthcare entities in particular could face the bulk of […]

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Captive Market Trends, and Predictions for the Year Ahead

Michelle Bradley and Enoch Starnes were recently featured in an article by Captive Insurance Times titled, "Going for Gold". Along with other industry leaders, they discuss 2023's captive market performance, trends and developments, and share predictions for the year ahead.  In regards to the year ahead, Michelle states in the article, “The sustainability of new […]

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SIGMA's Retention Analytics Overview Brochure

One of SIGMA’s core objectives as an actuarial consulting firm is to reduce the perceived gap standing between insurance professionals and their ability to utilize actuarial analytics in their day-to-day work. All too often, this obstacle stems from of a lack of time, resources, or comfort in using more effective analytical approaches. Take, for example, […]

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Data Requirements For Actuarial Loss Projections and Reserve Analyses 

The keys to a reliable actuarial analysis are good data and reasonable underlying assumptions for the program being analyzed. Therefore, any information regarding the insurance program which could materially affect the analysis should be provided to your actuary.   The two most common types of actuarial reports are the loss projection analysis and a reserve analysis. […]

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Mid-year 2023 Actuarial Report Prep 

Quarterly or semi-annual actuarial reports can help eliminate year-end surprises and manage overall financial reporting. This may be particularly helpful if your company has had significant changes during the year such as growth, acquisitions, divestitures, changes in third party claims administrators, or shifts in geographic exposures. Last year, we provided several tips for completing a […]

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