CICA MEETING DRAWS 351

TUCSON, Ariz.-The Captive Insurance Cos. Assn. drew 351 attendees at its 24th annual conference, which was held in Tucson, Ariz., March 16-19.

Sessions focused on captive basics; claims settlement; the accounting and tax implications of certain reinsurance arrangements; investment strategies; third-party business; the impact catastrophes have on shareholder value: the value of self-insuring vs. buying insurance; new captive ratings from an insurer rating agency; onshore and offshore regulatory dynamics; proposed changes in the tax status of captive premiums; the growth of association captives; and reinsurance options for captives.

Next year's conference will be at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells, Calif., March 15-18. For more information, contact Judie Harrington, executive administrator for CICA, at 612-928-4655; fax: 612-929-1318.