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About Captive Check

Simplifying Captive Insurance Eligibility

Captive Check is an automated Captive Insurance Eligibility Tool that helps businesses instantly see if they qualify for a captive insurance program — no waiting, no paperwork, no guesswork.

Created by Brantley Somma, Josiah Weaver, and Mike Mendez, Captive Check was built to remove the barriers that make captive exploration complex and time-consuming. With automation and clear, data-driven results, companies can now make informed decisions about captives in just minutes.


Our Mission

To empower businesses with clarity, confidence, and control in exploring captive insurance opportunities.

We believe every company should have easy access to insights that can shape smarter risk management — without needing to navigate confusing processes or costly consultations.


Why Choose Captive Check?

  • Instant Results: Get an eligibility assessment in minutes, not weeks.
  • 📊 Data-Driven Insights: Built on proven underwriting and captive criteria.
  • 🌐 Accessible to All: Designed for brokers, advisors, and business owners alike.
  • 🔒 Confidential and Secure: Your data stays protected — always.

Meet the Founders

Brantley Somma
Assistant Vice President – Commercial Insurance strategist and captive specialist with a passion for simplifying complex risk structures.

Josiah Weaver
Business Insurance Consultant, Technology and operations leader, driving efficiency and automation

Mike Mendez
Vice President Business Insurance Consultant and financial expert focused on helping organizations make confident, informed decisions.

Together, they’ve combined expertise across insurance, technology, and business management to create a platform that changes how companies approach captive eligibility.


Built in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Proudly based in the Shenandoah Valley, Captive Check embodies the innovation, integrity, and collaboration that define our community.

We’re committed to creating tools that empower businesses everywhere — starting right here in Harrisonburg, VA.