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2026-04-24 14:00:00

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Comprehensive overview of captive insurance formation, regulation, governance, and best practices for attorneys advising business clients on risk management strategies.
Comprehensive overview of captive insurance formation, regulation, governance, and best practices for attorneys advising business clients on risk management strategies.

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Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn about captive insurance types, regulatory frameworks across U.S. jurisdictions, formation steps, governance requirements, and the 831(b) tax election implications.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical knowledge for advising clients on captive formation, domicile selection, compliance strategies, service provider roles, and avoiding regulatory enforcement issues.

Captive Types
Pure captives, group captives, cell captives, and risk retention groups serve different ownership structures.
State Regulation
Captives are creatures of state law with approximately 29 states having captive statutes.
Tax Elections
The 831(b) election allows micro-captives specific tax benefits but triggers IRS scrutiny.
Formation Steps
Formation requires feasibility studies, actuarial analysis, proper capitalization, and regulatory approval.
Governance Requirements
Boards must meet annually with fiduciary duties separate from the parent company.
Service Providers
Captive managers serve as quarterbacks coordinating attorneys, auditors, and actuaries.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn about captive insurance types, regulatory frameworks across U.S. jurisdictions, formation steps, governance requirements, and the 831(b) tax election implications.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical knowledge for advising clients on captive formation, domicile selection, compliance strategies, service provider roles, and avoiding regulatory enforcement issues.

Agenda

Session 1

Foundations of Captive Insurance and Risk Management

Session 2

State Regulation and Domicile Selection Strategies

Session 3

Micro-Captives and the 831(b) Tax Election

Session 4

Formation and Governance of Captive Insurers

Session 5

Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Considerations

Session 6

Risk Management Compliance and Best Practices

Session 7

Case Studies and Interactive Governance Discussion

clock 2:00 pm - 2:20 pm EST

Foundations of Captive Insurance and Risk Management

Victoria Fimea

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

David Beyer

Alaska Air Group

This session introduces captive insurance as a risk management tool where businesses insure their own risks through a company they own. Participants will explore the different types of captives including single-parent, group, association, cell captives, and risk retention groups, along with the business motivations driving their formation.

Victoria Fimea

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

David Beyer

Alaska Air Group

clock 2:20 pm - 2:40 pm EST

State Regulation and Domicile Selection Strategies

Victoria Fimea

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

David Beyer

Alaska Air Group

This session examines the U.S. regulatory framework for captive insurance under the McCarran-Ferguson Act and the role of the NAIC. Participants will learn about licensing requirements, capitalization standards, and the key factors that make certain jurisdictions attractive for captive formation.

Victoria Fimea

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

David Beyer

Alaska Air Group

clock 2:40 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Micro-Captives and the 831(b) Tax Election

Victoria Fimea

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

David Beyer

Alaska Air Group

This session explores the 831(b) election under the Internal Revenue Code that allows qualifying captives to receive certain tax benefits. Participants will examine the inflation-adjusted premium threshold, IRS scrutiny following Notice 2016-66, and compliance strategies for entities operating under this election.

Victoria Fimea

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

David Beyer

Alaska Air Group

clock 3:10 pm - 3:30 pm EST

Formation and Governance of Captive Insurers

Victoria Fimea

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

David Beyer

Alaska Air Group

This session covers the essential steps in forming a captive including feasibility studies, actuarial analysis, and proper capitalization. Participants will learn about governance requirements, board responsibilities, maintaining arms-length transactions, and the critical roles of service providers such as captive managers, attorneys, and actuaries.

Victoria Fimea

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

David Beyer

Alaska Air Group

clock 3:30 pm - 3:45 pm EST

Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Considerations

Victoria Fimea

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

David Beyer

Alaska Air Group

This session addresses common legal challenges raised against captives, particularly around 831(b) elections and coverage disputes. Participants will explore defense strategies for companies under audit or litigation and examine how judicial trends may impact future captive planning decisions.

Victoria Fimea

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

David Beyer

Alaska Air Group

clock 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm EST

Risk Management Compliance and Best Practices

Victoria Fimea

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

David Beyer

Alaska Air Group

This session focuses on ensuring ongoing compliance with state and federal law while maintaining proper documentation and transparency. Participants will learn strategies for structuring captives for long-term viability and fostering collaboration between business leaders and legal counsel.

Victoria Fimea

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

David Beyer

Alaska Air Group

clock 4:00 pm - 4:10 pm EST

Case Studies and Interactive Governance Discussion

Victoria Fimea

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

David Beyer

Alaska Air Group

This concluding session presents a real-world example of successful captive formation in the airline industry demonstrating practical applications. Participants will engage in group analysis of good governance structures and discuss emerging areas for captive use including family businesses and homeowners associations.

Victoria Fimea

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

David Beyer

Alaska Air Group

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Victoria Fimea

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

David Beyer

Alaska Air Group

Victoria Fimea

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

Chief Captive Analyst for the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. An attorney with over 35 years of insurance and public affairs advocacy experience, including over 20 years in C-suite and senior level positions.

Education & Credentials

B.S. from Northern Arizona University, M.A. from The American University School of International Service, J.D. from The American University Washington College of Law. Admitted to the Bars of Arizona, California, the District of Columbia and Illinois.

Recognition & Leadership

1981 Truman Scholar for the State of Arizona.

Professional Involvement

Volunteers at Northern Arizona University (NAU) to grow its RMI (Risk Management and Insurance) certificate program at The W.A. Franke College of Business. Adjunct Professor at NAU teaching the senior year capstone course for NAU's RMI certificate program.

Experience

Served as Senior Vice President with an alternative risk provider managing regulatory, claims, underwriting and captive formation departments. Senior Vice President and General Counsel in the life insurance industry forming captive insurers for reserve financing transactions. Spent several years in Washington, D.C. with a major national insurance trade association.

Victoria Fimea

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

Chief Captive Analyst for the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. An attorney with over 35 years of insurance and public affairs advocacy experience, including over 20 years in C-suite and senior level positions.

Education & Credentials

B.S. from Northern Arizona University, M.A. from The American University School of International Service, J.D. from The American University Washington College of Law. Admitted to the Bars of Arizona, California, the District of Columbia and Illinois.

Recognition & Leadership

1981 Truman Scholar for the State of Arizona.

Professional Involvement

Volunteers at Northern Arizona University (NAU) to grow its RMI (Risk Management and Insurance) certificate program at The W.A. Franke College of Business. Adjunct Professor at NAU teaching the senior year capstone course for NAU's RMI certificate program.

Experience

Served as Senior Vice President with an alternative risk provider managing regulatory, claims, underwriting and captive formation departments. Senior Vice President and General Counsel in the life insurance industry forming captive insurers for reserve financing transactions. Spent several years in Washington, D.C. with a major national insurance trade association.

David Beyer

Alaska Air Group

Director of risk management for the Alaska Air Group (Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Horizon Air, and McGee Air Services). Also serves as board chair, general manager, and corporate secretary of Alaska’s Hawai’i-based captive insurance company, ASA Assurance, Inc.

Education & Credentials

Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor degrees from Gonzaga University. Licensed attorney.

Professional Involvement

Completed a 6-year term on the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Captive Insurance Council. Currently in second year on the Board of Directors of Captive Insurance Companies Association. Serves on the board of the nonprofit Surfrider Spirit Sessions.

Experience

Served as director of risk management for Alaska Air Group since 2010. Started journey with Alaska Airlines in 2006 negotiating contracts for goods and services within information technology and supply chain management.

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Understanding captive insurance is essential for legal practitioners advising corporate clients on risk management, tax compliance, regulatory requirements, and governance structures.
90%
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$50B
In premiums were written by approximately 8,000 captive insurers globally in 2024, reflecting significant industry growth.
25%
Of the overall commercial insurance market is now represented by captive insurers according to Ernst & Young’s 2024 Global Insurance Outlook Report.
$6.6B
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