Captives unlocked: what CFOs need to know
with T.J. Scherer at Spring Consulting Group
February 2026 | FWPODCAST | RISK MANAGEMENT
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In this FWPodcast interview, T.J. Scherer reveals how CFOs often misunderstand captives, overlook total cost of risk, and miss hidden benefits like cash‑flow gains, surplus and market leverage. Success requires long‑term strategy, data discipline and assessing readiness for risk and ROI.
Interview by Mark Truman at Financier Worldwide | Published on 13 February 2026
“A captive isn’t for everyone – but for companies with scale, discipline and rising claims, it can become a long‑term engine of value.”
T.J. Scherer is a vice president at Spring Consulting Group, part of Alera Group. He advises domestic and multinational firms on alternative risk solutions, specialising in captive insurance strategy and programme enhancements. With 13-plus years in accounting, finance and risk management, T.J. previously held leadership roles managing complex captive programmes.
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