District of Columbia captive domicile overview
2025-10-31
Federal-district domicile and a hub for risk retention groups (RRGs); qualified captives may waive five-year examinations.
| Active captives | 132 captives (year-end 2024) |
| Premium volume | Approx. US$2.9 billion gross written premium (2025) |
| Minimum capital | US$100,000-500,000 by type |
| Annual licence fee | Annual licence renewal approx. US$300 |
| Tax treatment | Graduated premium tax 0.25% on first US$25m; min US$7,500, max US$100,000 |
| Regulator | DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) |
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.