Articles

New Captive Models

Vanliner forms third group captive

Vanliner insurance Company, notable as an insurer of the moving and storage industry, has announced the formation of its third group captive.   5 June 2013

Accounting & tax analysis

Captive investment portfolios: when cash doesn’t cut it

Captives are facing a troubled investment environment. Here, the team at HSBC outlines why short duration products should form part of any captive’s asset allocation.   31 May 2013

Actuarial & underwriting

Risk-neutral: assuming a defensive posture

Eugene Durenard, chief investment officer at Capital G, outlines the importance of maintaining a risk-neutral strategy in the current troubled investment environment.   31 May 2013

Analysis

Arbitration: what to consider

Arbitration offers captives the opportunity to reach relatively speedy and informed decisions in insurance and reinsurance disputes. Here, we discuss the pros and cons of arbitration vs. litigation with David Kessaram.   31 May 2013

Actuarial & underwriting

Two Chevron captives receive rating affirmations

Chevron’s two captives Heddington, based in Bermuda and Iron Horse Insurance Company, based in Vermont, have received rating affirmations from AM Best as they continue to prove their value to the energy giant.   31 May 2013

Bermuda analysis

Committed to staying ahead of the game

The government of Bermuda is determined to ensure its regulatory regime remains flexible and competitive.   30 May 2013

Analysis

Going great guns

The Bermuda captive sector continues to power ahead, with opportunities emerging in Canada, Latin America, healthcare and within the mid-sized market. Lawrence Bird gives his thoughts on the state of play.   30 May 2013

Analysis

2013: A great start for new insurers

Bermuda has experienced another bumper start to the year. Shelby Weldon, director of licensing and authorisation at the Bermuda Monetary Authority, outlines why 2013 has been such a success so far.   30 May 2013

article

Cyber: a bespoke fit

Captives have the opportunity to play an invaluable role in providing tailored risk management solutions to the rising threat posed by cyber risk. Here, the potential to run cyber risk through a captive is explored.   30 May 2013

Analysis

Cash as an asset class?

Colleen McHugh considers the importance of cash as an asset class for captive insurance companies, addressing its many positive attributes and the increasing risks associated with holding large positions in cash.   30 May 2013

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