Articles

Analysis

Unwanted regulatory attention

With captives becoming increasingly mainstream, the industry is attracting more attention from US regulators.   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

EMEA analysis

Guernsey: innovation's home

Fiona Le Poidevin of Guernsey Finance, describes how captive owners continue to view Guernsey as an attractive domicile, and presents new evidence to support her claims.   1 January 1970

Bermuda analysis

Bermuda: a compelling story

Bermuda continues to blaze an impressive trail across the captive landscape. Here, Mark Allitt and Jason Carne of KPMG outline the Island’s continuing efforts to position itself at the forefront of captive jurisdictions.   1 January 1970

Analysis

Novel structures: awaiting the turn

Novel structures such as risk retention groups and 831(b)s are fulfilling the captive needs of smaller business, but current conditions are presenting a challenge.   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

CIMA: staying ahead of the curve

Cayman Captive spoke with Cindy Scotland about developments to Cayman’s regulatory framework, the Islands’ decision to opt out of Solvency II and the authority’s ongoing commitment to international standards.   1 January 1970

Analysis

A unique position

Bermuda’s captive sector looks finely poised to carve out a beneficial position within the Solvency II framework. Steve Chirico of AM Best discusses the regimes benefits and the Island’s unique in the regulatory landscape.   1 January 1970

Asset management analysis

Low interest: the new reality

The danger of interest rate rises has been talked up, but Ed Goard of Munder Capital believes that the threat is overplayed, and argues that the captive sector should prepare for a long-term low interest rate environment.   1 January 1970

Analysis

Concerns, confusion and commercial carriers

Guenter Droese of ECIROA talks with EMEA Captive about the ongoing discussions surrounding Solvency II.   1 January 1970

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