--- title: MSI Resources description: Learn about captives and why captives are an attractive alternative to conventional business insurance. Browse Solutions. Explore Resources. View Insights. --- # MSI Resource Hub #### Industry insights by industry experts Filter by Tag All Captives Captive Insurance COVID Captive Compliance Insurance micro captive growth ##### Sign Up Today #### [Focused on lowering your Total Cost of Risk not just finding cheaper insurance.](https://themsicorp.com/resources/focused-on-lowering-your-total-cost-of-risk-not-just-finding-cheaper-insurance) ![Picture of John Dohn](https://themsicorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/alt-risk-mag/authors/John%20Dohn.jpg?width=30&name=John%20Dohn.jpg) [John Dohn](https://themsicorp.com/resources/author/john-dohn) : Sep 14, 2022 9:44:38 AM When an insured finds themselves in a hard insurance market, the business is faced with increasing premiums and often larger retentions affecting the businesses Total Cost of Risk. Owners will turn to the insurance broker to market the insurance... [Insurance](https://themsicorp.com/resources/tag/insurance) [Read More](https://themsicorp.com/resources/focused-on-lowering-your-total-cost-of-risk-not-just-finding-cheaper-insurance) #### [Captive Insurance Breaks Barriers to Indemnify Against COVID](https://themsicorp.com/resources/captive-insurance-breaks-barriers-to-indemnify-against-covid) ![Picture of Jeremy Colombik](https://themsicorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jeremy%20thumbnail.png?width=30&name=Jeremy%20thumbnail.png) [Jeremy Colombik](https://themsicorp.com/resources/author/jeremy-colombik) : Feb 17, 2022 9:44:23 AM News that could ruin your day is finding out your insurance claim is not covered by your policy. This can and has happened to business owners hit... [Captives](https://themsicorp.com/resources/tag/captives) [COVID](https://themsicorp.com/resources/tag/covid) [Read More](https://themsicorp.com/resources/captive-insurance-breaks-barriers-to-indemnify-against-covid) 4 min read #### [Captive Compliance 101](https://themsicorp.com/resources/captive-compliance-101-a-checklist-for-maintaining-a-healthy-captive) ![Picture of Jeremy Colombik](https://themsicorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jeremy%20thumbnail.png?width=30&name=Jeremy%20thumbnail.png) [Jeremy Colombik](https://themsicorp.com/resources/author/jeremy-colombik) : Dec 27, 2021 2:12:02 PM Keeping your captive compliant is key in the event of an audit or Internal Revenue Service (IRS) challenge. Making sure that your captive... [Captive Insurance](https://themsicorp.com/resources/tag/captive-insurance) [Captive Compliance](https://themsicorp.com/resources/tag/captive-compliance) [Captives](https://themsicorp.com/resources/tag/captives) [Read More](https://themsicorp.com/resources/captive-compliance-101-a-checklist-for-maintaining-a-healthy-captive) #### [Tax benefits are not a crime](https://themsicorp.com/resources/tax-benefits-are-not-a-crime) ![Picture of Jeremy Colombik](https://themsicorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jeremy%20thumbnail.png?width=30&name=Jeremy%20thumbnail.png) [Jeremy Colombik](https://themsicorp.com/resources/author/jeremy-colombik) : Dec 27, 2021 2:05:11 PM **A series of high-profile victories in court for the IRS over 831(b) captives has tarnished the reputation of these structures and is discouraging...** [Captive Insurance](https://themsicorp.com/resources/tag/captive-insurance) [Captives](https://themsicorp.com/resources/tag/captives) [Read More](https://themsicorp.com/resources/tax-benefits-are-not-a-crime) #### [Micro captive, micro problem](https://themsicorp.com/resources/micro-captive-micro-problem) ![Picture of Jeremy Colombik](https://themsicorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jeremy%20thumbnail.png?width=30&name=Jeremy%20thumbnail.png) [Jeremy Colombik](https://themsicorp.com/resources/author/jeremy-colombik) : Dec 27, 2021 1:54:32 PM ***Micro captive growth has slowed down considerably as potential owners digest the implications of IRS maneuvers against the industry. But the presence...*** [Captive Insurance](https://themsicorp.com/resources/tag/captive-insurance) [Captives](https://themsicorp.com/resources/tag/captives) [micro captive growth](https://themsicorp.com/resources/tag/micro-captive-growth) [Read More](https://themsicorp.com/resources/micro-captive-micro-problem) #### [How Does a Captive Insurance Company Work?](https://themsicorp.com/resources/how-does-a-captive-insurance-company-work) ![Picture of Jeremy Colombik](https://themsicorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jeremy%20thumbnail.png?width=30&name=Jeremy%20thumbnail.png) [Jeremy Colombik](https://themsicorp.com/resources/author/jeremy-colombik) : Dec 27, 2021 1:52:15 PM A captive insurance company operates in a similar way to a traditional property and casualty insurance company. A captive issues policies, processes... [Captive Insurance](https://themsicorp.com/resources/tag/captive-insurance) [Captives](https://themsicorp.com/resources/tag/captives) [Read More](https://themsicorp.com/resources/how-does-a-captive-insurance-company-work) #### [How Captive Solutions Benefit Commercial Property & Casualty Agents](https://themsicorp.com/resources/how-captive-solutions-benefit-commercial-property-casualty-agents) ![Picture of Jeremy Colombik](https://themsicorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jeremy%20thumbnail.png?width=30&name=Jeremy%20thumbnail.png) [Jeremy Colombik](https://themsicorp.com/resources/author/jeremy-colombik) : Dec 27, 2021 1:49:04 PM ***Too many insurance agencies ignore captives. This is an increasingly risky strategy, as their clients may be looking to get into this market. If...*** [Captive Insurance](https://themsicorp.com/resources/tag/captive-insurance) [Captives](https://themsicorp.com/resources/tag/captives) [Read More](https://themsicorp.com/resources/how-captive-solutions-benefit-commercial-property-casualty-agents) #### [How to look not like an insurance company](https://themsicorp.com/resources/how-to-look-not-like-an-insurance-company) ![Picture of Jeremy Colombik](https://themsicorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jeremy%20thumbnail.png?width=30&name=Jeremy%20thumbnail.png) [Jeremy Colombik](https://themsicorp.com/resources/author/jeremy-colombik) : Dec 27, 2021 1:46:39 PM “The Caylor entities paid premiums to Consolidated without knowing the total premiums for each year.” [Read More](https://themsicorp.com/resources/how-to-look-not-like-an-insurance-company) 3 min read #### [Benefits of Captives and Carriers Working Together](https://themsicorp.com/resources/benefits-of-captives-and-carriers-working-together) ![Picture of Jeremy Colombik](https://themsicorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jeremy%20thumbnail.png?width=30&name=Jeremy%20thumbnail.png) [Jeremy Colombik](https://themsicorp.com/resources/author/jeremy-colombik) : Dec 27, 2021 1:40:45 PM Is a captive a good fit for me? This is a question that is often asked by prospective candidates for the first time. Many have a... [Read More](https://themsicorp.com/resources/benefits-of-captives-and-carriers-working-together)