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Best’s Review® Releases Digital Supplement on Captive Insurance

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Best's Review magazine has released a new digital supplement that explores the current state of captive insurance ahead of the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) Annual Conference. Read now.

The supplement features stories on:

  • Legislation signed by Vermont Governor Phil Scott, that makes it easier for captive insurers to become so-called protected cell companies, as a component of the state's regular update of captive guidelines.
  • The Hong Kong government's initiatives for captive insurance and insurance-linked securities in 2024-25.
  • A court ruling against a microcaptive owner in a dispute over the status of tax breaks tied to premiums paid.
  • The use of captive insurers as a tool to control costs at schools in Arkansas.

Best's Review releases several online supplements each year, and advertising opportunities are still available. To learn more, contact the AM Best Advertising Services Business Development team at advertising_sales@ambest.com or +1 (908) 882-1706.

AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.

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Lee McDonald
Senior Vice President, Publication & News Services
+1 908 882-2102
lee.mcdonald@ambest.com

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Senior Vice President, Publication & News Services
+1 908 882-2102
lee.mcdonald@ambest.com

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