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Law & regulation

US Supreme Court decision sets up showdown over legality of Notice 2016-66

The US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of CIC Services in its ongoing dispute with the Internal Revenue Service regarding micro captives and the legality of Notice 2016-66, setting the stage for a showdown that could potentially see the IRS Notice enjoined.   17 May 2021

Law & regulation

DWF names partner to lead its non-contentious insurance advisory practice

DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has appointed Jonathan Drake as a partner to head up its non-contentious insurance advisory practice in London.   14 May 2021

Law & regulation

Washington state approves revenue-raising captive framework

Washington state Governor Jay Inslee has signed legislation that creates a framework for captive insurers doing business in the state.   13 May 2021

Law & regulation

RSG Transactional Risks Europe poaches lawyer from Eversheds

Ryan Specialty Group has expanded the underwriting capabilities of RSG Transactional Risks Europe (RSG TRE) by hiring Ulrich Schiener.   29 April 2021

Law & regulation

Clifford Chance names heads of its global insurance group in New York and London

Clifford Chance has appointed partners Ashley Prebble in London and Gary Boss in New York as co-heads of its global insurance group.   27 April 2021

Law & regulation

Policyholders in Tennessee take comfort as TDCI wins NAIC accreditation

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) has received accreditation from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).   15 April 2021

Asia analysis

Labuan IBFC signs MoU with Qatar to facilitate mutual recognition of financial entities

Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFC) in an agreement designed to strengthen financial ties between the two centres.   15 April 2021

Law & regulation

BMA authorises a class three multi owner captive in March

The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) confirmed the registration of DNA Genetics Insurance with a class two license in March 2021, allowing it to operate as a multi owner captive.   15 April 2021

Law & regulation

IRS warns micro captive owners to get out of them as soon as possible

Participants in abusive micro-captive insurance arrangements should exit these transactions as soon as possible, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officials have warned.   12 April 2021

Law & regulation

Dentons hires partner with captives experience in New York

Dentons, the law firm, has named Nick Williams as partner in the corporate practice.   7 April 2021

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