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Mark Elliott becomes new GIIA chair
01 March 2021
Guernsey Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

Mark Elliott, CEO of Humbolt Re, has been elected as the new chairperson of Guernsey International Insurance Association, succeeding Mike John

Sonia Kundi joins Zurich North America
01 March 2021
Canada Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

Zurich North America Group has hired Sonia Kundi who will join the risk management team as Canada chief risk officer

WCF: Captives could play important role in Biden’s new proposals
26 February 2021
Flordia Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

Captive insurance will play an even more important role with the potential new developments from President Biden’s new administration as the US Government rolls out potential new legislation and focuses in the space, according to Mikhail Raybshteyn

Shanghai Electric Corporation captives ratings affirmed
26 February 2021
Hong Kong Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

A.M. Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” to Shanghai Electric Insurance Limited, based in Hong Kong. The outlook assigned to these credit ratings is stable

WCF: captives add strength and stability amid current market conditions
26 February 2021
Flordia Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

Having a captive adds strength and stability to the operations of the parent company, especially when faced with some of the challenges we are right now, according to Christine Brown from the VDFR on a panel at the World Captive Forum

Pool Re completes £2.5bn terrorism retrocession placement
25 February 2021
UK Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

Pool Re, Britain’s leading terrorism reinsurer, has completed a three-year £2.47 billion retrocession programme with 56 international reinsurers

A.M. Best affirms Wakefield Insurance Company ratings
25 February 2021
Tennessee Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

A.M. Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” to Wakefield Insurance Company, based in Nashville, Tennessee

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In this issue of Captive Insurance Times, Karl Loomes sits down with Jason Stevenson, director at ALT/r Consulting, to discuss the role of an independent consultancy and how to advise clients interested in captives.

As digital assets gain traction, the Bermuda Monetary Authority has adapted its regulatory framework, creating new opportunities for captive insurers in this evolving space.

Elsewhere, Diana Bui talks to Diana Hardy and Bailey Roese, co-chairs of CICA’s NEXTGen initiative, about strategies for attracting more young talent to the captive insurance industry.

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John Michael Alexander and Ryan Basnett
South Carolina Department of Insurance

John Michael Alexander and Ryan Basnett from the South Carolina Department of Insurance explain the competitive advantages for small and medium-sized businesses when choosing South Carolina as the domicile to establish their captives

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Fenhua Liu
Connecticut Insurance Department

Connecticut Insurance Department’s Fenhua Liu talks about the upcoming CT Captive Insurance Forum and the plans to accelerate the captive growth in the State

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Waqqas Asghar
RH CPAs

Waqqas Asghar, audit director at RH CPAs, speaks to John Savage about harnessing captives to optimise financial benefits during mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings

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Jacqueline Quintal
Marsh

Jacqueline Quintal, managing director in Financial Institutions Group at Marsh, sheds light on the use of digital assets in the captive insurance space

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Mastering risks through captive insurance

Tibor Boettcher, CEO and executive director of Volkswagen Insurance Company, shares with Diana Bui how the captive plays a crucial role in the automotive giant’s risk management strategy

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No fate but what captives make

The rise of AI has been swift, but must captive insurance accept the technology as an inevitability and adapt, or resist?

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Partnerships shaping Connecticut’s captives

Leaders from key organisations share insights on regulatory support, economic impact, and the evolving role of InsurTech in the captive market

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Barbados

Carmel L. Haynes, executive director at Barbados International Business Association, highlights the significance of the upcoming Barbados Risk & Insurance Management 2025 Conference in fostering innovative solutions and global collaboration in the industry

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Europe

Experts from AM Best delve into transformative trends in European captive insurance market, outlined in their latest report ‘New Domiciles Are Changing the Landscape for the European Captive Insurance Segment’

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Hong Kong

The success of Hong Kong’s current cohort of captives is spurring the jurisdiction’s leaders and regulators into action in a bid to encourage local and Chinese companies to follow suit

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Delaware

Delaware’s rise as a key player in captive space is no accident, with its robust regulatory framework, strategic location, and commitment to responsive service making it a top choice for businesses

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