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Swiss captive successfully implements synergy2
19 November 2015
London Reporter Becky Butcher

Eurobase Insurance Solutions has completed the implementation of its policy administration platform synergy2 for Solen Versicherungen AG, the Switzerland-based captive insurer of Royal Dutch Shell...

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Guernsey licenses 45 new international insurers in H1
21 August 2015
Guernsey Reporter Becky Butcher

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has licensed 45 new international insurers during the first six months of this year...

EC names Solvency II-equivalent third countries
09 June 2015
Brussels Reporter Stephen Durham

The European Commission has adopted its initial third country equivalence decisions under Solvency II...

Delaware signs IAIS memorandum
20 May 2015
Basel Reporter Stephen Durham

Delaware has become the latest domicile to sign the IAIS Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding...

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Soft market a challenge for reinsurers, says Xuber
06 May 2015
London Reporter Stephen Durham

Ongoing soft market conditions have been cited as the biggest challenge facing reinsurers, while analytics and modelling represent the greatest opportunities, according to research from Xuber...

Liberty Speciality Markets expands underwriting team
05 January 2015
Zurich Reporter Becky Butcher

Liberty Speciality Markets (LSM) has appointed Guillaume de Lestang as senior underwriter for financial lines in its Zurich office...

Robert Bilodeau joins Wilmington Trust
23 December 2014
New York Reporter Becky Butcher

Robert Bilodeau has joined Wilmington Trust as senior relationship manager in the insurance collateral solutions group...

No Christmas slow-down for NAIC
17 December 2014
Washington DC Reporter Stephen Durham

The NAIC has adopted both the Revised Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act and AG48, while also approving seven new qualified jurisdictions...

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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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Captives and workplace wellness programmes: Opening the debate

Sophisticated healthcare reporting, involving analysis and recommendations, is already available to captives and functionality improves every year.

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A different approach

Strategic Risk Solution’s head of governance Mary McMorrow discusses the firm’s specialised captive governance services offering

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High ho: It's off to work they go

Attendees of the European Captive Forum heard about the many challenges facing the captive insurance industry, but associations suggested working together could allow tools and resources to be shared to overcome them

Interviews
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Kevin Mead
Vermont Captive Insurance Association

John Savage speaks to Kevin Mead about the recent delegation of government, regulatory and industry representatives sent to Mexico

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Nick Steer
Compre

As Solvency II continues to become embedded across Europe, Nick Steer of Compre predicts an increase in legacy business as owners seek to optimise the use of their own capital

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Brian McDonagh
Marsh Captive Solutions Dublin

Many captive owners are exploring alternative forms of capital in order to strengthen their capital base in a more efficient manner, says Brian McDonagh of Marsh

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Derek Bridgeman
Marsh Captive Management

Solvency II has seen captive owners explore alternative forms of capital, as the threat of the UK’s EU exit looms. Derek Bridgeman of Marsh explains

Country profiles
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Ireland

For a small country, Ireland is home to a strong captive insurance market but what challenges is the domicile currently facing and what can industry participants expect to see over the next 12 months?

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Latin America

Latin America needs more capacity in its insurance industry and consistent regulation if its economies are going to recover

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Latin American

As Latin American companies look to stabilise their bottom lines, the captive solution is emerging as an effective way to manage insurance market volatility

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Guernsey

Guernsey is well suited to acting as a captive domicile with the advantage of having in insurance and fund investment experts located in one place

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