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Feasibility studies analysis
The hardening of the market happened more quickly in the US than it did in Europe, says Aon’s Vince Barrett. Now, with the impact being felt very keenly by European businesses, Europe can expect to see a significant increase in its captives population. Captive International reports. 3 March 2021
Feasibility studies analysis
A feasibility study is an opportunity for a comprehensive, qualitative and quantitative assessment of a client’s needs, and an investigation into whether a captive is the best way of serving those needs, says Bruce Whitmore of Willis Towers Watson. 11 December 2020
Feasibility studies analysis
Having a captive has been transformational for GSK’s health and wellbeing strategy, allowing it to redirect medical spend to the most appropriate areas through data-driven targeted intervention, says the firm’s Anthony Tropea. 22 October 2020
EMEA analysis
Guernsey is seeing “massive” interest in captives but this is not yet translating into new launches, according to Peter Child, head of European operations at Artex and managing director of the Guernsey operation. 1 October 2020
Feasibility studies analysis
Risk managers have highlighted extreme and unexplained changes to rates and terms as a particular area of concern, in a survey of the industry conducted by Airmic, the trade association for risk and insurance professionals. 22 September 2020
EMEA analysis
Wilton, the London-based professional service adviser, has launched Wilton Captive Services (WCS), offering consultative, turn-key business solutions for captive insurance and debt issuance for high net worth clients, private family offices and other professional entities. 8 July 2020
Feasibility studies analysis
The insurance market increasingly resembles that of the 1980s, one of the most challenging insurance markets in history for those buying insurance, according to Jim Swanke, senior director of captive consulting at Willis Towers Watson. And this could trigger a swathe of new captives being formed. 29 June 2020
Actuarial & underwriting
Risk managers entered 2020 with certain expectations about the challenges and opportunities the year would present. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced them to throw their plans out of the window, and rethink how to manage their exposures in a world that suddenly looks very different, says Milliman’s Mike Meehan. 11 May 2020
Feasibility studies analysis
As the global economy and infrastructure continue to weather what feels like more and more storms, many companies find themselves in the middle of cost containment and restructuring strategies. Taking on more risk during these disruptive times may seem counterintuitive, but organisations with existing captives or plans to launch them are doing just that, says Adam Miholic of Hylant. 7 May 2020
Feasibility studies analysis
Too many insurance agencies ignore captives. This is an increasingly risky strategy, as their clients may be looking to get into this market. If their existing agent or broker cannot help them make the move, clients may look to a competitor who can, say Jeremy Colombik and John Dohn of MSI. 24 February 2020
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