CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS
Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions
Captive Division, Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions
100 N. 15th Avenue, Suite 261, Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 364-4490 • captive@azinsurance.gov • insurance.az.gov/captives
The Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions welcomes you to the 2021 Western Region Captive Insurance Conference. We hope you enjoy your time at this year’s event. It is yet another great opportunity to learn about the benefits of captive insurers. Be sure to attend the Regulator Roundup session this year – the Department will share its insights and perspective with the group on a variety of topics. Don’t forget to visit our website to learn more about the Arizona captive program at: https://insurance.az.gov/captives. As you know, a lot has happened since the last time we met. Contact us anytime and schedule some time to catch up!
AZCIA
Suzanne Lanctot
(602) 767-2994 • www.azcia.org
Captive Insurers are an important alternative to traditional insurance. They enable businesses to meet their needs in a manner more responsive to their financial objectives. Arizona is a proven and active captive domicile with a well-established group of captive service providers and managers, and over 140 licensed captives and captive RRGs. The Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Services has a stable and responsive team of professionals with the necessary experience to foster a sound and competitive captive program. Arizona offers advantages that make it an attractive domicile and we are proud so many captives have selected the Grand Canyon State!
Captive.com (IRMI)
MEDIA SPONSOR
www.Captive.com
Captive.com is the premier online compendium of all things captive related. Find helpful news, insightful and in-depth articles, video presentations, podcasts, and leading industry service providers compiled for the convenience of captive insurance professionals and others interested in this exciting and dynamic industry.
The primary mission of Captive.com is to educate interested parties on captive insurance, to remain as the industry-wide source of information, and to act as a clearinghouse of resources and events. Captive.com is the platform where an exchange of information and services related to captives, risk financing, and the alternative risk transfer marketplace takes place.
Comerica Bank
Martin G. Ellis, Senior VP
411 W. Lafayette Boulevard, MC 3331, Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 222-9443 • mgellis@comerica.com • www.comerica.com/captive
Comerica Bank provides banking services for captives including letters of credit, custody, Regulation 114 Trusts, asset and treasury management. Comerica is one of the leading banks servicing the captive insurance industry and has won many industry awards including the 2019 U.S. Captive Banking Specialist and the 2019 Captive International Letter of Credit Specialist awards. Comerica has been providing banking services to captives since 1991, is active in all major domiciles, is highly rated and NAIC-approved.
GPW and Associates, Inc
DIAMOND SPONSOR
Lawrence Prudhomme
3101 N Central Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 200-6937 • lprudhomme@gpwa.com • www.gpwa.com
GPW offers a unique combination of captive and reinsurance management, accounting, tax compliance, and actuarial services all under one roof, providing our clients with efficient and comprehensive service. GPW’s team of experts includes credentialed Actuaries, Certified Public Accountants, and Associates of Captive Insurance.
Hylant Global Captive Solutions
GOLD SPONSOR
Anne Marie Towle, Hylant Global Captive Solutions Leader
(317) 817-5122 • anne.marie.towle@hylant.com • hylant.com/globalcaptivesolutions/
At Hylant Global Captive Solutions we know every business is unique, so your approach to risk management should be unique. And though finding the right solution isn’t always a clear path, we work as your partner to help navigate the world of alternative risk solutions, helping you better define, finance and manage the risks inherent in your business.From determining if a captive is the right solution for you all the way to developing an exit strategy, we serve as your partner throughout the captive lifecycle. We promise to provide you the captive support you need to secure the optimal solution for your organization’s risk management needs.
Larson Certified Public Accountants
DIAMOND SPONSOR
Martha Hayes, CPA, Captive Audit Partner
(801) 984-1848 • mhayes@larsco.com
Scott Rogers, CPA, Captive Tax Partner
(801) 984-1824 • srogers@larsco.com
Welcome to Larson University, the Ivy League of Certified Public Accounting Firms. Our institution is dedicated to serving clients with the highest quality captive insurance expertise and sharing our knowledge of the captive industry with them throughout the year. Our goal is to help you understand the solutions, not just tell you how much they cost. Sometimes it may seem like getting the right answers is as difficult as getting accepted to an Ivy League school. At Larson & Company, our experts are available to help you find answers year-round and in a timely manner. Our high-level expertise is accessible to captives of all sizes, and we currently serve over 150 captives nationwide. Contact us today to share a rich history of success in our distinguished service environment.
Liptz & Associates, CPAs
David Liptz • dliptz@liptz-cpas.com • www.liptz-cpas.com
Liptz & Associates CPAs, (A Full Service CPA firm), specializes in the niche industry of Captive Insurance. For over 23 years the firm has provided to its Captive clients: 1) Federal income tax Reporting, 2) Statutory reporting, 3) Auditing-Approved in all Jurisdictions, 4) Captive Rescue---IRS or Regulatory issue resolution, 5) Consulting, 6) Large and micro captives, 7) Outsourced Family Office, 8) Business Management, 9) Personal CFO. Pro-Active Service is provided to Pure, Segregated portfolio companies, Groups, RRGs, Associations and others to keep your compliance worry free. Specialized Industries: 1) Cannabis, 2) Blockchain, 3) Crypto, 4) Health and Employee Benefits.
Madison Scottsdale
PLATINUM SPONSOR & CASINO NIGHT SPONSOR
Anjanette Fowler
(480) 596-3338 • anj@madisonscottsdale.com • www.madisonscottsdale.com
With more than 25 years in managing investments solely for insurance entities, Madison Scottsdale’s team of seasoned Portfolio Managers brings a combined 115 years of hands-on experience, knowledge and insight in teaming with our domestic and offshore captive clients. Our Enterprise Risk Balanced solutions in Fixed Income, Equity, and Alternative investments are developed in collaboration with your captive manager, and considerate of your captive’s unique financial and operational drivers. Our value-add solutions include ALM, Asset Allocation determination, Cash Flow modeling, Investment Policy Statement development and review, Rating agency support, and more.
Milliman, Inc.
Lisa Poulin
201 Edgewater Drive, Suite 289, Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 213-6254 • lisa.poulin@milliman.com • www.milliman.com
Milliman is among the largest actuarial and management consulting firms in the United States. Milliman provides independent consulting services for property and casualty, life, health, pension, and related employee benefits. Milliman also provides a broad spectrum of services for captive insurers. We provide consulting services in the areas of loss and expense liabilities, risk retention alternatives, pricing and funding, and financial modeling.
Oklahoma Insurance Department – Captive Insurance Division
Donald Ashwood, PIR, ACS, ALMI, Captive Coordinator
400 NE 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 522-2374 • Donald.Ashwood@oid.ok.gov • www.oid.ok.gov/captive-insurance-division
The Oklahoma Insurance Department’s Captive Insurance Division works hard to ensure that Oklahoma is the domicile of choice through modernized laws and regulations, business-friendly requirements, and responsive staff. Commissioner Mulready knows what it takes to build and run a successful captive through his thirty years of experience working in the insurance industry. Under his leadership, the Captive Insurance Division pledges to process completed license applications within 30 days and will answer any questions you have by phone or email within one business day.
Prime Captive Services
GOLF SPONSOR
Jeff Leman, Chief Operating Officer
(801) 304-5561 • jeffl@primeis.com
Prime Captive Services provides a broad range of specialty and professional services to Captive Managers. Our in-depth knowledge of underwriting, risk management and claims reinforces our abilities to create and complement solutions for complex risks. Our Quota Share partnership and model are mutually beneficial to all. We have a proven track record of providing services in a cost effective, focused manner which leads to extraordinary results. In addition, our clients have found us to be a versatile resource for Captive Managers in the areas of: investment management, reinsurance services, program design, tax filings, loss analysis, risk retention analysis, regulatory and compliance expertise.
Prodigy Health Insurance Services
GOLD SPONSOR
marketing@prodigystoploss.com • prodigystoploss.com
At Prodigy, we are committed to improving performance and cost stability for client health plans. As a full-service Managing General Underwriter (MGU) with offices and team members located throughout the country, we understand the dynamics of regional challenges that face our broker and Third-Party Administrator (TPA) partners. Our team of underwriters and actuaries bring more than 100 years of combined experience in underwriting, reinsurance, and compliance to each client we serve, delivering innovation and expertise for medical risk management and loss mitigation, including collaborative cost-stabilizing solutions for captives. In light of our mission to optimize Plan performance, Prodigy has also introduced Integrated Health Solution, a level funded ERISA product using preferred Referenced Repricing partners and approved BUCA PPO networks. With a two-year total cost guarantee and complete fee transparency, we are helping put employers back in control of their health spend. Make a winning move today at prodigystoploss.com.
RH CPAs
GOLD SPONSOR
Diana Hardy, CPA, CFE, Audit Partner
212 West Center Street, Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 248-8281 • dhardy@rh-accounting.com • www.rh-accounting.com
Accounting, tax, and audit issues require knowledgeable, responsive, and customized service. RH CPAs delivers an unmatched breadth of tax and audit knowledge that fits your needs. With a 25-year history of exceeding client expectations, we act as a partner in our clients’ enterprises, not as a vendor. RH CPAs: striving to be the best, thriving on being different.
Subrogation Division, Inc.
136 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 794-1626 • contactus@subrodiv.com • www.subrodiv.com
Subrogation Division, Inc. is a licensed & bonded subrogation and damage recovery company founded upon principles of integrity and transparency with our clients. Stability matters and we have been providing services to companies like yours for over 20 years. We pride ourselves not only on how much we recover but on how little we leave on the table. Subrogation should never be an afterthought. We handle property, auto, workers compensation and more. Our state-of-the-art tools, expertise, professionalism, and passion for service with some of the lowest contingency rates around can add value to every claim. Our main objective is your satisfaction.
The Actuarial Advantage, Inc.
Kyle Mrotek, FCAS, MAAA
(610) 627-0702 • kmrotek@taa-inc.com • www.taa-inc.com
The Actuarial Advantage, Inc. is a boutique property & casualty actuarial and insurance consulting firm providing high-quality actuarial consulting services to clients at great value with exceptional service. The “Advantages” of working with TAA include: 1). Value – We produce quality work. 2). Flexibility – We are nimble which allows us to approve and complete engagements in a timely manner. 3). Commitment – Each of our clients is important to us, there are no “small clients”. 4). Independence – We are a 3rd party actuarial firm, which means our advice is provided with our clients’ best interests in mind. 5). Clarity – We take pride in our ability to communicate complex actuarial and risk management concepts clearly and concisely. 6). Enthusiasm – We are an enthusiastic bunch – we love what we do!
UCIA
Monique Avery, Executive Director
(801) 419-2919 • uca@utahcaptive.com • www.utahcaptive.com
The purposes of the Utah Captive Insurance Association are to: • Speak as a strong and common voice for industry issues, • Serve as an educated and experienced resource center for members and interested parties, and • Develop the captive insurance industry in the State of Utah through education and outreach. We are affiliated with the Western Region Captive Insurance Conference and the Captive Association Leadership Council, which further strengthen our resources and our ability to collaborate both regionally and nationally. As the captive insurance industry has expanded rapidly in Utah, we are pleased to represent and serve the needs of our members.
Utah Insurance Department
DIAMOND SPONSOR
350 N. State St., State Office Building Rm. 3110, Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(801) 538-3800 • captive@utah.gov • https://insurance.utah.gov
The state of Utah is part of the U.S. insurance regulatory framework which is a highly coordinated state-based national system designed to protect policyholders and to serve the greater public interest through the effective regulation of the U.S. insurance marketplace. Through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), U.S. insurance regulators. Establish national standards and best practices, conduct peer reviews and coordinate their regulatory oversight to better protect the interests of consumers while ensuring a strong, viable insurance marketplace. U.S. insurance regulators also participate in the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) along with the NAIC by participating in major standard setting initiatives, including working with fellow regulators from around the world to better supervise cross-border insurers, identifying systemic risk in the insurance sector, and creating international best practices.