James Landis

James P. Landis, JD, CPA, MBA is principal of UniCaptive Advisors, LLC, an independent consultant to the captive industry. He has been involved in the formation and management of captive insurance companies for more than 25 years, is the former managing partner of Intuitive Captive Solutions and is a member of the board of directors of the Delaware Captive Insurance Association.

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Captives: Congress Shoots, Misses

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Congress tried to eliminate abuses in the formation of small captives but failed -- and may have made the problem worse.

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831(b) Captives and the IRS: Underwriting and Audit Roulette

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Promoters often forget that each captive must have legitimate risks and properly priced premiums.|Promoters often forget that each captive must have legitimate risks and properly priced premiums.

Series LLCs And Section 831(b) Captives

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Ever since the Department of Treasury issued Proposed Regulations in September 2011, there has been increased awareness and “hype” surrounding the use of Series LLCs and their accompanying Special Business Units (“SBUs”) for the formation of captive insurance companies. It seems that many captive providers think this new structure is “better than sliced bread.” In our view, it is just bread.|

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Beware the Algorithm!

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Lawyers and consumer advocates are demonizing algorithms any time a decision goes against a policy holder. Let's talk about them less.

How to Navigate Social Inflation

Facing increasingly complex claims, insurers must modernize, shift their cultures to prioritize efficiency and empathy, and seek legal reforms. 

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Managing Loss Control With Location Intelligence

By combining historical aerial imagery, property condition data, and AI, insurers can optimize underwriting, inspections, and fraud reduction.

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A Practical Approach to AI in Insurance

Insurers can use AI to solve specific problems without causing major disruptions.

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AI in Insurance: Balancing Innovation and Caution

AI's potential to transform insurance clashes with the industry's risk-averse nature, creating a complex landscape for insurers to navigate.

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Why Obesity Rates Won't Stop Rising

The government must partner with organizations and insurers to increase the availability of obesity medications.

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How Business Rules Engines Can Slash Time to Market

The systems streamline the management of business rules, letting insurers adapt swiftly and efficiently without the need for intervention by IT. 

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