Articles

Cayman analysis

Cayman's island welcome

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

Actuarial & underwriting

Reap benefits under Solvency II

Optimising your risk portfolio can make captives more attractive under Solvency II, argues Dr Paul Wöhrmann of Zurich Global Corporate.   1 January 1970

Analysis

Onwards rolls the US frontier

The number of US domiciles with captive legislation continues to expand, with Florida and Oregon the latest states to throw their hats into the ring. But how can 30-odd states differentiate their captive offering?   1 January 1970

Actuarial & underwriting

Natural cats: on the rise

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

EMEA analysis

Challenging times call for innovative measures

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

A reform agenda

Significant health care reform is afoot in the US under the guise of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Developments are likely to have significant implications for Cayman and international captives.   1 January 1970

Analysis

Cayman: not following the crowd

Cayman has opted to stay outside the framework of Solvency II equivalence—at least for now. Here, Cayman Captive explores the merits of the decision.   1 January 1970

Cayman analysis

Impressive growth through quality

Richard Coles, chairman of Cayman Finance, outlines Cayman’s ongoing success as a captive and financial domicile.   1 January 1970

Actuarial & underwriting

Captives outperform the market

AM Best details how, despite the soft cycle, captive insurance entities have outperformed the commercial sector across a host of parameters.   1 January 1970

EMEA analysis

The Isle of Man: captive of excellence

Drawing upon proximity to the UK and a studied independence from the mainland, the Isle of Man enjoys a position as an international captive domicile of some reputation. Here, its strengths are outlined.   1 January 1970

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