CAPTIVE
COMPANY
FORMATION and IMPLEMENTATION
The
Steps
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| FIRST, | Contract with an Insurance “Captive Manager”. The use of an approved Captive insurance manager is required for each Captive; |
| SECOND, | Arrange an introductory meeting with the Insurance Department. The purpose of the meeting is to meet with officials of the organizers, and identify the purpose and effort behind this effort. |
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THIRD, |
Request from the Insurance Commissioner a Certificate to develop the Captive; |
| FOURTH, | Prepare documents for Incorporation; |
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FIFTH, |
Prepare application documents for submission to the Insurance Department; |
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SIXTH, |
a review by the Insurance Department of the Application and if suggested reviewed by independent advisors as may be requested by the Insurance Commission; |
| SEVENTH, | Submit Incorporation papers to the Business office of the State; |
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EIGHTH, |
submit an application with Incorporation papers, FINAL business plan and actuarial Forms, and accounting financial condition; |
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NINTH, |
Obtain the issued Authority to do business from the Insurance Commissioners. |
The average time required to complete the formal process is generally less than 30 days.