The new rules on Solvency II will boost the role of the insurance and reinsurance sector in providing long-term private sources of investments to European businesses
The ratings company made the statement in its latest market segment report on the European captive market
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of Jupiter Insurance Limited (Jupiter)
Fitch Ratings has affirmed MIL insurer financial strength rating at 'BBB'
Ruben A. Gely and Ruben N. Gely, president and CEO of IICG respectively, discussed the impact of interest rate hikes on captive insurance companies via a recent company webinar
Following the failure of the Florida Senate Bill 516 to pass into law, the National Risk Retention Association is accelerating its campaign to challenge what it describes as “illegal discrimination against risk retention groups in Florida
Concerns over the actual and prospective solvency levels at Nasional Re has limited its ability to write new business and prompted cedents to place coverage elsewhere, according to AM Best
The product measures reputational value and volatility alongside peer benchmarking and trend analysis, with data sourced from more than 8000 public companies and updated weekly
In the first of two articles on captive legislation in US states, Diana Bui talks to regulators from Vermont, Utah and North Carolina about their strategies to stay competitive and adapt to industry changes
Strickland Hardee’s Caleb Cronce, audit manager, and Audrey Cook, audit associate, explore the nuances between domiciles’ regulatory environments and how market participants can optimise their captive insurance programmes
Frances Jones reviews captive growth in Europe, while assessing proposed amendments to Solvency II regulations, set to facilitate further expansion within the EU
Frances Jones reviews the proliferation of PCCs in the captive industry and across key domiciles
Scott Simmons, director of Verve Risk Services, discusses the key decisions and oversight duties of captive insurance boards to help minimise D&O exposure risks. He highlights proper governance, planning, due diligence and accountability measures as imperative for directors
Joseph McDonald talks to John Savage about the examination requirements for captives in South Carolina, the full process surrounding the inspection, and what captives can expect during an examination
Leane Rafalko talks to Lyndsey Young about her new role as audit manager with RH CPAs
Marking one hundred years since Guernsey first incorporated a captive vehicle, WTW’s Mike Johns talks to Rebecca Delaney about how the captive industry has evolved on the island over time, and how it stands today
Ten years after the inception of its captive insurance law, North Carolina is flourishing, having hit a significant milestone in licences, and having become the third largest domicile in the US. Ned Holmes examines what the Old North State is doing right
In February 2023, Guernsey was confirmed as Europe’s most successful captive domicile. Ned Holmes examines what makes it an industry leader and what comes next
Ned Holmes speaks to Nigel Feetham on why Gibraltar is developing a special captive regime
Ian-Edward Stafrace of Atlas Insurance PCC, shares how Malta is quickly becoming a gateway for captives with risks in Europe, as well as a go-to destination for international companies seeking more efficient EU risk coverage
