September 28-30, 2026
The Mills House
115 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Registration is Open
Please note that all Conference and Captive Academy registrations may be done through this website or by mailing paper registration forms in with payment. Your hotel reservation must be made through the link below. The SCCIA is not affiliated with any other travel sites or others that may offer access to the SCCIA 2026 Executive Educational Conference. Registrations through these sites is not acknowledged by the SCCIA.
The SCCIA room block is full.
New to the Captive Industry or just need a refresher? Register for Captive Academy on September 28. Sponsored by Strategic Risk Solutions.
This interactive seminar covers definitions and types of captives and the benefits and requirements of each type. Attendees will learn why and when to consider captives and the differences in captive, self-insurance and traditional insurance.
The research, establishment and management of a captive will be covered as well as reporting requirements for the regulator and owners. Attendees will learn about the pre-feasibility study, stakeholder education, strategies, funding, capital and collateral requirements, banking, investments, attorneys’ roles, and ownership structure.
SCCIA Members - Provide a Benefit for Your Captive Client!
Each SCCIA service provider member is allotted a complimentary Captive Academy registration for a representative from a captive insurance company that is a prospective member of the SCCIA. This is the perfect way to introduce your client or prospective client to the SCCIA, South Carolina state regulators, and similarly situated professionals. Contact the SCCIA office to register.
Special Offer for Captive Owners - BOGO for Captive Owners: The 1st captive owner pays a registration rate of $595 and the registration for the 2nd owner from the same organization is comped. Those eligible for this captive owner special registration are defined as employees of the parent corporation that currently is insured by a captive or is considering forming a captive. Captive management firms that sponsor/own cell captives do not qualify.
Register online or download the form to mail in with a check.
Members - please sign in to get the correct rate. Problem signing in? Please contact agraham@capconsc.com
There are many opportunities to promote your company's services at the Conference. Secure your spot today! Please download the packet here. Contact us if you have any questions (803) 779-6677.
Please note - exhibit space is sold out.
Check back often for updated program details.
Monday, September 28
11:00AM-4:00PM
Captive Academy
Sponsored by Strategic Risk Solutions
4:30PM
SCCIA Annual Meeting
SCCIA Members Only
5:00-6:30PM
Tuesday, September 29
7:00-8:00AM
Breakfast with the Exhibitors
8:00AM
Welcome
David Ward, SCCIA President
SC Legislative Update
Senator Sean Bennett, Member, SC Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
Steven Gilbert, Research Director, SC Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
Regulatory Update
Michael Wise, Director, SC Department of Insurance
Andy Noga, Director of Captives, SC Department of Insurance
9:20AM
Demystifying Captives: From Concept to Operation
Peter Dysart, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer
Deiter Ludwig, March Management Services
Maigh Wright, March Management Services
10:20AM
Building a Better Benefits Captive: Our Journey to Launching a Protected Cell Facility
Tonya Crawford, Crumdale Specialty
Robert Leadbetter, USA Risk
Liz Moser, Crumdale Specialty
11:10AM
From Banking to Investing: The Modern Financial Ecosystem of Captive Insurance
Michael Corbett, Pinnacle Financial Partners
Carl Terzer, CapVisor
12:45-2:00PM
Awards and Keynote Luncheon - The Next Step: Navigating a New Adventure
Jennifer Pharr Davis
Sponsored by TD Bank
2:30PM
Should you Consider Getting your Captive Rated?
Blain Briggs, Quasar Insurance
Kathryn Marsh, Somers Risk Consulting
Rick Quagliaroli, Forestry Insurance Company of the Southeast
3:20PM
Harmonizing the Pillars
Adam Dubuque, Johnson Lambert
Kim Guerriero, Milliman
Will Motley, Johnson Lambert
8:00PM
Wednesday, September 30
7:00-8:00AM
Breakfast with the Exhibitors
8:00AM
Bringing AI into the Captive Insurance Board Room
Tom Brumgardt, Nelson Mullins
Chris Stormer, Smith + Howard
8:50AM
Evolving for Strength – Strengthening Captives and RRGs Through Strategic Collaboration
Keith Fawcett, ABIC
Amy Wilds, CBCS
Al Parraga, ABIC
Al Rhodes, SIGMA Actuary
TJ Strickland, Stickland Hardee
10:00AM
Captive Tax Deep Dive
Doug Butler, Womble Bond Dickinson
Kristen Lawler, Crowe
10:50AM
How to Attract the Next Generation of Young Professionals
Courtney Doherty, Hylant
12:00PM
SCCIA Board Meeting
Location: Middleton Room