OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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SB-1038
AN ACT CONCERNING CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
As Amended by Senate "A" (LCO 8136)
Senate Calendar No.: 220
Primary Analyst: MP 5/18/23
Contributing Analyst(s):
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 24 $ FY 25 $
Department of Revenue Services GF - Revenue
Loss
15,000 15,000
Insurance Dept.; Department of
Revenue Services
GF - Potential
Revenue Gain
Minimal Minimal
Note: GF=General Fund
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
The bill, which exempts dormant captive insurers from the insurance
premiums tax, results in a General Fund revenue loss of $15,000
annually beginning in FY 24.
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The bill also allows captives to accept or transfer risk through
parametric contracts and allows sponsored captives to take certain
actions related to their protected cells. These changes are anticipated to
make the state more attractive as a domicile for captives. There are 45
captives currently in Connecticut.
To the extent the bill increases the number of captive insurance
companies that are established in Connecticut, the bill could result in a
General Fund revenue gain associated with the following for each
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According to the Insurance Department, there are currently two dormant captive
insurers in the state each paying the minimum tax of $7,500. 2023SB-01038-R01-FN.DOCX Page 2 of 2
captive:
1. Application fee: $800,
2. Fee for initial license: $375,
3. Annual license renewal: $375, and
4. Insurance premiums taxes.
Senate “A” makes technical changes that have no fiscal impact.
The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would
continue into the future subject to the number of dormant captives and
new captives that become licensed.
The preceding Fiscal Impact statement is prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely
for the purposes of information, summarization and explanation and does not represent the intent of the General
Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose. In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of
informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge. Whenever applicable, agency data is
consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any
specific department.
Sources: Connecticut Insurance Department