Innovative Captive Strategies

07/25/2025

When team members collaborate and support one another to build a culture of safety, they can enhance productivity and foster a stronger work environment.

Our obsession with individualism may be undermining workplace safety—here’s why collective responsibility and interdependence are key to real safety culture.

07/24/2025

Employee benefits group captives offer greater flexibility with a tailored approach that meets the diverse needs of large employee groups. This flexibility is crucial in addressing health disparities.

Learn more about captive solutions: https://okt.to/eG9870.

07/23/2025

For Delivery Service Providers (DSPs), every day feels like Prime Day — high volume, tight timelines, and no room for error. But while the pace of "Last Mile Delivery" keeps accelerating, most insurance solutions haven’t kept up.

That’s why ICS chose to build something different: bold, adaptable insurance solutions designed specifically for DSPs and the realities of the road.

AVP and Team Lead Dave Johnson delivers insights in our latest blog.

ICS built a flexible, bold insurance solution tailored for Amazon DSPs and the fast-paced world of Last Mile Delivery.

07/17/2025

Job insecurity is more than just a workplace issue—it’s becoming a major mental health concern. Recent surveys show employees are increasingly stressed about job stability, and that anxiety is taking a toll both mentally and emotionally. As this silent struggle grows, employers have a critical opportunity to lead with empathy, provide support, and take meaningful action.

Washington — Job insecurity is triggering workplace stress for more than half of employees, while nearly 2 out of 5 fear losing their job amid ongoing government layoffs, results of a recent survey show.

07/16/2025

As workplace safety regulations shift, health and safety professionals and risk managers must stay ahead. Now’s the time to proactively review policies, refresh training, and engage with legal experts to ensure compliance and protect workers.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s plan to cut 63 federal rules signals a major shift—safety pros must stay vigilant as deregulation reshapes compliance, training, and oversight.

07/14/2025

Wildlife risk benefits not only protect the animals, but also the overall health of our planet.

Wildlife hazards in the workplace are rare but real. Planning and training can make all the difference.

07/11/2025

We’re still riding the high from our “ICS 2025 Mid-Year Remix!"

We celebrated milestones and promotions, unpacked powerful business updates, and had impactful discussions with our executive committee. This meeting had it all!

It was a 10/10 production that hit every note of our ICS Captive Soundtrack correctly. Here’s to an even bolder second half of 2025!

07/10/2025

In the traditional insurance marketplace, you're sharing risk with others, but you just aren't familiar with who you are sharing risk with. What if you could share risk with like-minded businesses, among a cleaner risk pool?

Group captives allow you to form your own insurance company with like-minded businesses, giving you the opportunity to learn from peers, control your claims, and earn your good renewal.

Dip your toe in and learn how to relax in the captive pool with ICS on Thursday, July 17: https://okt.to/ye2wHg.

07/09/2025

The National Safety Council has shared insights from its recent research, highlighting practical solutions and progress in reducing musculoskeletal disorders: https://okt.to/2WDxh8.

07/08/2025

Sr. Population Health Consultant Barbie Sullivan explores how employee benefits group captive solutions can help employers take meaningful action to reduce care barriers, support employees, and invest in long-term wellness.

Employee benefits group captive solutions can help employers reduce care barriers, support employees, and invest in long-term wellness.

07/04/2025

Wishing you a fun and festive 4th of July from all of us at ICS!

Whether you're lighting sparklers, manning the grill, or just soaking up the sunshine, we hope your Independence Day is full of celebration, connection, and maybe a hot dog (or two).

At ICS, we know a thing or two about independence. Our members take the lead when it comes to owning their risk and doing business boldly — and that’s something worth celebrating.

07/03/2025

One-third of workplace injuries happen to employees during their first year of work. This highlights the importance of providing proper training and support for new team members as they adapt to their roles.

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many weeks a major bank is letting employees work remotely.