Tabit Insurance SCC Raises $40M in Bitcoin

Tabit Insurance SCC has announced the capitalization of a $40 million insurance facility, funded entirely in Bitcoin, according to a press release

Tabit Insurance SCC has announced the capitalization of a $40 million insurance facility, funded entirely in Bitcoin (BTC), according to a press release shared with Bitcoin Magazine. This marks the first time a property and casualty (P&C) insurer has held all of its regulatory reserves in BTC while continuing to denominate its insurance policies and premiums in U.S. dollars.

The company explained that this unique funding approach allows regulators and auditors to readily verify the Tabit Insurance SCC cells' reserves in real time, a capability not typically available in the insurance industry.

“We are focused on providing an alternative source of capacity for the insurance industry, which is currently facing constraints in meeting the increasing demand for coverage,” said William Shihara, co-founder of Tabit. “This structure allows for additional cells to be formed and capitalized to deploy capital in the insurance sector, or for example, to provide capital to smaller or emerging markets that may have limited access to traditional capital markets.”

The company adds that its structure enables BTC holders to earn USD returns through their own segregated cells, which in turn will be used to capitalize new or existing Tabit cells, creating a cycle of capital generation and utilization.

“Our approach to capital allocation underscores our confidence in providing a steady hand to our partners,” said Shihara. “By combining traditional balance sheet strength with carefully chosen assets like bitcoin, we’re able to stay responsive to market shifts and better serve the insurance community. This solution offers a regulated dollar return which we’re excited to earn on an alternative asset class such as bitcoin.”

The company also highlighted that its reserves are verifiable on the blockchain through a proof-of-reserves model, which Tabit claims is in contrast to the typical quarterly disclosures made by insurers.

“At Tabit, we saw a clear opportunity to enhance transparency within an industry that has been sorely lacking in innovation,” said Stephen Stonberg, co-founder and CEO of Tabit. “We’re eager to move the insurance sector into the future by demonstrating what is possible by allowing an insurer to access a largely new and untapped source of insurance capital: digital assets.”

Tabit is headquartered in Bridgetown, Barbados, a jurisdiction recognized for its captive insurance market and a top ten global captive jurisdiction. The company specifies that the Barbados Financial Planning and Development Company Ltd. (BFFC) provides regulatory oversight for its operations.

Tabit is planning to work with insurance carriers, brokers, and organizations seeking additional capacity or alternative risk financing options. It is also aiming to collaborate with large holders of digital assets who want to generate USD income while maintaining BTC exposure.