Captive Insurance Company

Owned by its parent to insure that parent and related entities.

A captive insurance company is a separate entity used to absorb and manage defined risks within a corporate group.

Coverage intent

Captives can reduce premium leakage, improve claims coordination, and align risk financing with corporate risk tolerance.

Underwriting and policy mechanics

Key design choices include capitalization level, covered classes, reinsurance treaties, and governance standards required by regulation.

Claims logic

Claims may be paid from captive reserves and then reinsured for catastrophic excess. Corporate service quality and claim consistency are central to pricing and capital planning.

Practical question

Is a captive a replacement for primary commercial coverage?

Usually not. Many captives sit above or beside a commercial program with retention and financing roles.