Articles
Asset management analysis
Achieving investment returns on previously ‘safe’ instruments is challenging in today’s markets. Colin Freeman of Barclays explores the optimal level of portfolio risk captives can achieve in such conditions. 1 January 1970
Actuarial & underwriting
Ian Sangster of Q-Re reports on the development of the Gulf region and expounds its potential as a significant area for future captive growth. 1 January 1970
Analysis
In 2012 there was further growth in US captive numbers in most states, although the number of new entrants was somewhat muted by the soft commercial market. A snapshot of domiciles provides an indication of further positive momentum, but numbers have fallen somewhat short of rapid growth. 1 January 1970
Actuarial & underwriting
Increased exposure to cat losses in Asia is encouraging firms to consider insurance to mitigate rising risk costs. Captives are set to form a key part of these efforts to contain risk exposures, writes Dwane Feehely. 1 January 1970
Analysis
With captives becoming increasingly mainstream, the industry is attracting more attention from US regulators. 1 January 1970
Cayman analysis
It has been a good year for captive redomestications, with Cayman playing to its unique strengths in 2011. Clayton Price details why Cayman can expect further captive interest in the coming years. 1 January 1970
EMEA analysis
In the face of challenging economic conditions, greater regulatory scrutiny and rating agency oversight, captives are increasingly turning to collateral trusts, as Caroline Cruickshank reports. 1 January 1970
Analysis
Novel structures such as risk retention groups and 831(b)s are fulfilling the captive needs of smaller business, but current conditions are presenting a challenge. 1 January 1970
Analysis
EMEA Captive spoke with Carlos Montalvo of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) about the evolving Solvency II regime and likely captive treatment under the emerging framework. 1 January 1970
USA analysis
More than simply a place to enjoy its famed Southern hospitality, South Carolina has emerged as one of the leading US captive domiciles thanks to the strength and flexibility of its regulatory approach. 1 January 1970
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