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WCF: Insurance adaptation and mitigation to climate change is essential
14 February 2022
Florida Reporter Rebecca Delaney

The insurance industry has an important role to play in adaptation and mitigation measures to tackle the effects of climate change, according to Sheri Wilbanks, head of group risk management, property and casualty climate and sustainability at AXA XL

US drone manufacturer forms first-of-its-kind captive subsidiary
11 January 2022
Connecticut Reporter Rebecca Delaney

Aquiline Drones Corporation has completed the licensing process to set up the captive insurance subsidiary Aquiline Drones Indemnity Corporation, making it the first US drone manufacturer to do so

Hong Kong issues first ILS catastrophe bond
04 October 2021
Hong Kong Reporter Rebecca Delaney

Greater Bay Re, the first authorised special purpose insurer in Hong Kong, has inaugurally issued insurance-linked securities in the form of a catastrophe bond

Guernsey sees surge of pension longevity risk transfer deals
19 April 2021
Guernsey Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

Guernsey has seen a surge of pension longevity risk transfer deals over the past 18 months which has continued through COVID-19, according to Guernsey Finance

GFSC pre-authorises Robus Insurance PCC captive cell
25 March 2021
Guernsey Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

Guernsey-based protected cell company Robus Insurance PCC has had a captive cell pre-authorised for a client for their professional indemnity programme

Guernsey sees decrease in total captive figures for 2020
12 February 2021
Guernsey Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has revealed it licensed three new captives, four new captive cells, and two special purpose vehicles in 2020, while 18 captives or cells surrendered their licenses

GFSC introduces scheme for pre-authorisation for insurance cells
07 December 2020
Guernsey Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has introduced a pilot scheme for pre-authorisation for insurance cells

FERMA adds two new board members
26 June 2020
Brussels Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has elected Simon Grima from MARM and Lene Ritz from DARIM to the board

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Hidden gems

Ian-Edward Stafrace of Atlas Insurance PCC outlines what to consider beyond the typical captive and protected cell domicile comparisons

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En-Core!

Ian-Edward Stafrace of Atlas Insurance PCC shares how the active non-cellular core of their EU protected cell facility can help rapidly incubate risks, giving more time to assess and set up a cell

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A heated topic

Industry professionals discuss trends around climate change-related risks and how captives can be implemented to help address these risks as they evolve in frequency and severity

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The building blocks of technology

Industry professionals discuss the implementation of blockchain in the captive industry, as well as the benefits and challenges of such technologies

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Generali Employee Benefits

Vittorio Zaniboni of Generali Employee Benefits discusses the current employee benefits market, and how the heightened expectations of captive clients is driving innovation

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Guernsey

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

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Vermont

Celebrating its 40th anniversary as a captive insurance domicile, Vermont has already licensed over 20 captives so far this year. Industry experts discuss market trends, legislation updates and more

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Malta

Malta expects to expand its captive position in Europe with its unique PCC legislation and ongoing innovation focus

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Vermont

Vermont continues to lead in the captive market but must keep up with liberalising market trends spreading across the US

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