Articles

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

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

Analysis

Green with liability -- European Liability Directive

Following developments on the implementation of the European Liability Directive, Pierre Sonigo explores its implications for captives and operators in the region.   1 January 1970

Asset management analysis

Where to turn?

These are difficult times for asset management. Here, Stephen Morris assesses the various approaches captives can take to manage their investment portfolios.   1 January 1970

Analysis

The US industry: holding its breath

A host of issues confront the captive industry, but clarity on how exactly they will play out continues to elude participants. In the meantime, the industry is taking a wait-and-see approach to its future progress.   1 January 1970

Cayman analysis

Strength in numbers - risk pooling

Nexus Re’s Helen Stephenson outlines the specifics of the company’s risk-pooling structure and details its benefits to captive entities.   1 January 1970

article

Sunshine assured (Sunshine Suites Resort)

Six years since going independent, the Sunshine Suites Resort continues to offer quality service and the unique hospitality enjoyed by its guests.   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

Cayman analysis

Canadian prospects

The Canada–Cayman Islands bilateral tax information exchange agreement opens further doors for Canadian-owned captive insurance entities.   1 January 1970

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