Connecticut captive domicile overview
2025-10-31
Pure captive minimum capital of US$50,000 is among the lowest in the US; home to Hartford, the 'Insurance City'.
| Active captives | About 63 (2025, incl. 40 pure captives and 17 cell companies) |
| Minimum capital | US$50,000 (pure captive; association/industrial US$500,000; RRG US$1 million) |
| Annual licence fee | One-time application review fee approx. US$800 |
| Tax treatment | Graduated premium tax 0.38% on first US$20m down to 0.072%; min US$7,500, max US$200,000 |
| Regulator | Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) |
Data updated October 2026, compiled from regulator statistics and industry sources (Captive Review, Business Insurance, etc.). Figures refer to the most recent available year; please refer to regulator disclosures for the latest data.