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2999 North 44th Street
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Phoenix, Arizona 85018
Office: (602) 648-4040
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Aug 24 2011

            On April 12, 2011, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed into law HB2113 relating to Qualified Financial Contracts.  Essentially, the bill adopts Section 711 of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Insurer Receivership

Jun 21 2010

The Arizona Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law HB2071 which permits a life insurance policy to provide for an exclusion for suicide that occurs within one (1) year after the increase in death benefits only to the extent of the increased death benefits of an existi

May 17 2010 In March 2010, President Obama signed into law two separate healthcare bills that are meant to overhaul the nation's healthcare system. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23, 2010, and the Reconciliation Act of 2010 becam

Apr 6 2010 J. Michael Low was presented with the Crystal Cactus Award by the Arizona Captive Insurance Association.  The award is given annually to an individual who has promoted the growth and success of the Arizona Captive Insurance Industry. 

Feb 24 2010

Partner, Charles R. Cohen, was appointed by Nevada Commissioner of Insurance, Scott J. Kipper, to the Nevada Division of Insurance 2010 Advisory Committee for Captive Insurers. The purpose of this Committee is to provide a forum for representatives of the captive insurance industry private sector to provide input and have discussion with the Nev

Jan 22 2009

Arizona now permits Limited Liability Companies that otherwise qualify to be licensed as captive insurers.  Previously, only corporations or reciprocal entities could obtain a captive insurance license.  Generally, LLC's provide liability protection similar to corporations and tax advantages similar to partnerships.  However,

2999 North 44th Street Suite 550 Phoenix, Arizona 85018
Office: (602) 648-4040 Fax: (602) 648-4041