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EIOPA: pandemic has caused uncertainty in the European reinsurance sector
08 July 2021
Germany Reporter Rebecca Delaney

The European reinsurance sector has been exposed to significant uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to a threefold decline in the capital positions of reinsurers, gross written premium for life reinsurance, and underwriting profit

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

Airmic: deteriorating insurance market sees captive interest continue
10 February 2021
UK Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

Risk professionals’ use of captive insurance solutions continues to increase, as premium rates and the scope of cover and capacity have continued to deteriorate across a number of covers and sectors, according to Airmic’s latest Pulse Survey

CICA, VCIA and CIC-DC respond to proposed TRIP rule changes for captives
12 January 2021
Minnesota Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

CICA, VCIA and the CIC-DC have all submitted a response to a request for public comment regarding the participation of captive insurers in the TRIP established under the TRIA

US Treasury proposes rule changes to TRIP, including participation of captives
11 November 2020
Washington DC Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

The US Department of the Treasury has issued proposed rules to implement technical changes, including the participation of captives, to the TRIP required by the TRIPRA of 2019

R&Q Re registered as segregated account company
29 October 2020
Bermuda Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has registered its wholly-owned subsidiary, R&Q Re under the Segregated Accounts Companies Act 2000

Hylant welcomes two new captive recruits
27 October 2020
Ohio Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

Theresa Carpenter and Amit Hapani have joined Hylant Global Captive Solutions

SIIA advocated for captive participation in the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act
04 June
Washington DC Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

The Self-Insurance Institute of America advocated for the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (PRIA) to include captive insurance participation in its early stages, according to Ryan Work, vice president of government relations for SIIA

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Parametric view

Parametric insurance is predicted to generate nearly US$30bn per year by 2031. Ned Holmes looks at the impact it may have on the captive insurance industry, and why huge growth is expected

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Up and up it rises

Hiked up inflation has affected all industries, but how is it affecting the employee benefits world? Generali’s Damian Ross interviews MMB Multinational’s Barry Perkins and Willis Towers Watson’s Mark Cook to find out more

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Fewer options, more fees

Shoshanna Simmons of CIC Services explains the increased complexities in the excess and surplus insurance markets

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The benefits of an alternative captive structure

Companies looking to delve into the world of captive insurance will have to weigh up the pros and cons of different types and structures of captives. Barney Dixon takes a look at the option of group captives in detail

Interviews
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Eduardo Fox
Appleby

Appleby and Bermuda are optimistic about the future of Latin American captives. Eduardo Fox explains

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Aaron Koch
Milliman

The insurance-linked securities market is pivoting to focus on bringing new types of risk and new sponsors. Aaron Koch of Milliman explains

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Ian Bridges
Global Captive Management

Hot on the heels of the Rent-A-Center case earlier this year, Ian Bridges of Global Captive Management explains the decisive factors in the latest victory

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Konrad Friedlaender
Carey Olsen

In the wake of the recent $16 billion transaction, Carey Olsen partner Konrad Friedlaender explains the nuts and bolts of the BTPS Insurance Incorporated Cell Company...

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Mauritius

TDB Captive Insurance Company (TCI) is a subsidiary of The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) which provides credit and political risk insurance and reinsurance cover for TDB Group subsidiaries, thereby creating greater efficiencies in the group’s risk management

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Vermont

Sandy Bigglestone, Christine Brown and Kevin Mead discuss the prosperous landscape of the captive industry Green Mountain State, as well as the state’s recent legislative amendments and what to expect from this year’s VCIA conference

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Nevada

There’s more to the US State of Nevada than a night out on the strip, as CIT finds out

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