Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has transacted a loss portfolio transfer of reinsurance business with Lufthansa Group’s captive, Delvag Versicherungs-AG
Multinational insurance firm AXA has reported a gross revenue figure of €54 billion for H1 2021, marking a year-on-year increase of 7 per cent, just over half of which was derived from the property and casualty line of its reinsurance subsidiary, AXA
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has appointed Donald Scott as chairman of the board from his previous position of deputy chairman, effective 1 October
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
LMG explains that due to this uncompetitive environment, no company has chosen to set up a captive in the UK, despite its extensive financial services ecosystem
Petra Hielkema has been appointed by the European Council as chairperson of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority
Nicoll’s comments come after the release of Aon’s 2021 Asia Market Review, which reveals that enquiries from organisations about forming a captive or protected cell company are projected to continue
While EIOPA’s advice, if implemented, would have the disadvantage of adding to complexity in the regime, A.M. Best’s says the proposals make a start in moving Solvency II “somewhat closer to providing an economic picture of insurers”
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
Ian-Edward Stafrace of Atlas Insurance PCC shares his insights on leveraging protected cells for advancing ESG goals and driving sustainable change
Ian-Edward Stafrace of Atlas Insurance PCC outlines how protected cells can enable agility in risk financing and captive ownership
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
ECIROA’s Guenter Droese suggests that without the OECD providing industry support, their own target goals cannot be achieved
Following the Brexit deal, Mike Matthews of Artex says that UK intermediaries will look to create suitable EU-based partnerships, to enable them not only maintain but to grow their EU client portfolios in the years ahead
Earlier this year, the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority approved a reinsurance captive in France for the first time in 20 years, Laurent Bonnet of Gras Savoye Willis Towers Watson outlines what the French market currently looks like, and the future
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
Legislation introduced by the government in late 2022 is set to bring a new dawn for captives in France. Ned Holmes talks to SRS’ Maxime Schons about the seminal period for the French captive industry
