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ACPR publishes guide for captives in France
14 November 2024
France Reporter Diana Bui

The ACPR aims to provide potential captive owners with critical information on the application process, requirements, expected timelines, and best practices for gaining regulatory approval

FERMA releases latest Policy Note
18 October 2024
EU Reporter Clelia Frondaroli

The review highlights the need to address any unintended consequences of the original directive

Ryan appointed as Client Team Leader at Marsh Captive Solutions
02 October 2024
Ireland Reporter Diana Bui

Ronan Ryan has joined Marsh Captive Solutions as client team leader, bringing over 25 years of experience in the EU and international (re)insurance markets

Bala Nadarajah awarded posthumous lifetime achievement in captive insurance
09 September 2024
Bermuda Reporter Diana Bui

The prestigious honour was announced today during the opening session of the Bermuda Captive Conference (BCC) by its chair Thomas McMahon

Bermuda grants licence to bitcoin-only life insurer Meanwhile
15 August 2024
Bermuda Reporter Diana Bui

Meanwhile Insurance Bitcoin is the first and only life insurer in the world that operates entirely in the cryptocurrency

Insurance Europe calls on adherents to Solvency II deal
15 May 2024
EU Reporter Diana Bui

Insurance Europe has urged the European Commission (EC) to adhere to the established political consensus and EU targets during the technical discussions of the Solvency II review.

Fitch: Bermuda insurer credit profiles supported by regulatory reforms
03 May 2024
Bermuda Reporter Diana Bui

Fitch anticipates that while the majority of insurers will remain in Bermuda, some on the margin may prefer other regulatory regimes with less strict capital standards.

OAC introduces asset projection tool for solvency measures
30 April 2024
UK Reporter Diana Bui

It aims to address investment managers' demand for greater clarity following Solvency II reforms and insurers' increased focus on solvency risk factors.

Features
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Reshaping asset strategies under Solvency II

Diana Bui sits down with industry experts to assess how Solvency II modifications and other regulatory changes affect asset management strategies for captive insurers in Europe

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Captive, c’est chic

Frances Jones reviews captive growth in Europe, while assessing proposed amendments to Solvency II regulations, set to facilitate further expansion within the EU

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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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Leveraging protected cells for ESG

Ian-Edward Stafrace of Atlas Insurance PCC shares his insights on leveraging protected cells for advancing ESG goals and driving sustainable change

Interviews
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Christina Kindstedt
Advantage Insurance Management

Christina Kindstedt, president at Advantage Insurance Management, speaks to Diana Bui about the benefits of independent captive management

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Mike Johns
WTW

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

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Guenter Droese
ECIROA

ECIROA’s Guenter Droese suggests that without the OECD providing industry support, their own target goals cannot be achieved

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Mike Matthews
Artex

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

Country profiles
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Europe

Europe, home to many of the world’s leading financial centres, has yet to fully capitalise on its potential in the captive insurance market. Experts explore strategies to unlock the continent's untapped potential for growth in captive

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Bermuda

Having formed the first modern captive in 1962, Bermuda shows no signs of slowing down as a leading domicile. Industry experts explain why Bermuda is the first choice to establish a captive

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Malta

Malta’s presence in the captive insurance market for US groups with European risks is expanding, as its insurance undertaking cells now total 79

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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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