Captive insurance professionals launched a staunch defence of 831(b) insurers at the CICA International Conference in light of the US Internal Revenue Service’s renewed interest in them

The rise of technology is driving captive growth, as trickier coverages are required to cover new risks, according to speakers at the CICA International Conference

China and Guernsey’s insurance regulators have signed a memorandum of understanding to make it easier to do business in both jurisdictions

A decision from the US Tax Court in the closely watched Avrahami litigation is expected soon, according to experts

Dennis Harwick, president of the Captive Insurance Companies Association, thanked the industry as he prepares to step down from the role

Two awards for contributions to the captive insurance industry have been dished out at the Captive Insurance Companies Association International Conference in San Diego

The Pan-Asia Risk & Insurance Management Association had 643 members in Q1 2016. Its membership now stands at 1,084 across 41 countries

More than 100 new captive cells formed in Puerto Rico in 2016. The Caribbean island saw 108 cells, as well as one pure captive, form last year

Certain captive insurers and risk retention groups must remain vigilant against cyber threats, despite exemption from the new rules in effect in New York, according to A.M. Best

Guernsey welcomed 82 new cells and 11 captives in 2016

Hanover Stone Partners (HSP) has appointed John Capasso, Jerry Ferris and Evan Busman as senior risk advisors to the company’s captive specialty practice, CaptiveGuard

The Lufthansa Group has merged its captive insurance companies Delvag Rückversicherungs-AG (Delvag Rück) and Delvag Luftfahrtversicherungs-AG (Delvag), effective 7 March