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CCRRG wins court dispute in Arizona
22 August 2019
Arizona Reporter Becky Bellamy

The Continuing Care Risk Retention Group has won a court dispute in the US District Court of Arizona, after a plaintiff sought a writ of garnishment against the RRG in December 2017

Maglaras steps down as superintendent of crumbling foundations captive
16 August 2019
Connecticut Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan

Michael Maglaras is stepping down as superintendent of Connecticut Crumbling Foundations Solutions Indemnity Company

Artex granted motion to dismiss class action lawsuit
08 August 2019
Arizona Reporter Rebecca Delaney

Artex Risk Solutions and other captive insurance providers have secured a victory in a class action lawsuit at the US District Court for the District of Arizona—Phoenix Division

AmTrust victory over alleged breach of reinsurance agreement
05 August 2019
New York Reporter Rebecca Delaney

AmTrust North America has secured a victory against Signify Insurance in a dispute at the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging breach of their reinsurance agreement

Guernsey reinsurance still open to EU-domiciled insurers
17 July 2019
St Peter Port Reporter Rebecca Delaney

The Guernsey reinsurance industry is still experiencing “a lot of confusion” concerning Solvency II regulations, but Guernsey reinsurance is still open to EU-domiciled insurers, according to Jason Noronha, head of actuarial and analytics at Aon

Grant Thornton expands Cayman office with new tax practice
22 May 2019
Cayman Islands Reporter Ned Holmes

Grant Thornton, a global accountancy, tax and advisory firm, has expanded its Cayman Islands office with the establishment of a new tax practice

Macy’s captive may owe $23.8 million following court ruling in Maryland tax dispute
03 April 2019
Maryland Reporter Ned Holmes

Leadville Insurance, the wholly-owned captive insurer of Macy’s, may have to pay nearly $24 million in tax, penalties, and interest, following a court decision

Singapore issues first catastrophe bond
05 March 2019
Singapore Reporter Ned Holmes

The first catastrophe bond has been issued under Singapore’s ILS regulatory regime

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Ankner v. IRS: Victory for micro-captive

Matthew Reddington, partner at ZMFF&J Law, sheds light on the first victory of a micro-captive against the IRS in court, after the federal agency failed to show that the captive management firm RMC Group was liable for Section 6700 penalties

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Transitioning to captive insurance

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

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PCCs on the rise

Frances Jones reviews the proliferation of PCCs in the captive industry and across key domiciles

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One to watch

Industry experts discuss the growth potential of the immature yet competitive captive market in Asia Pacific, as well as emerging risks and the importance of robust regulatory regimes

Interviews
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Ernie van der Vyver
Clyde & Co

Ernie van der Vyver, partner at Clyde & Co, explains what new legislation will mean for cell captive insurance companies in South Africa

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Ian Stewart
Clyde & Co

The Monetary Authority of Singapores is taking steps towards its goal of becoming a global insurance marketplace in 2018 by establishing itself as a positive environment for creating catastrophe bonds. Ian Stewart, partner at Clyde & Co, explains more

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Bob Chaput
Clearwater Compliance

Healthcare systems are playing major catch-up when it comes to cybercrime. Bob Chaput of Clearwater Compliance explains more

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Kevin Doherty
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

Tennessee continues to surpass expectations in terms of year-on-year captive growth, according to Kevin Doherty of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

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Singapore

Market participants consider the captive growth in Singapore, while identifying its barriers and opportunities

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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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Singapore

Singapore’s ILS market has grown since its introduction in 2018, and after recently extending the grant scheme until the end of 2022, industry professionals suggest that the market will continue to expand beyond this new deadline

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Singapore

Singapore maintains its place and reputation as the top Asian domicile but industry experts warn it also needs to keep pace with international regulatory frameworks

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