producer-owned reinsurance company (PORC)
A producer-owned reinsurance company (PORC) is a captive or a rent-a-captive cell owned or used by a broker or managing general agent (MGA) for reinsurance of selected risks that it produces for the purposes of retaining the underwriting income.
Additional Information
May be set up by insurance companies to circumvent state laws regarding the amount of commissions that can be paid to their producing agents.
