Applied Filters
NRRA: hoping for an exclusion
Uncertainty remains over whether the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act will be applied to the captive sector. The sector is hoping for an exclusion, but clarity remains elusive. For now, captives muddle through.
Unwanted regulatory attention
With captives becoming increasingly mainstream, the industry is attracting more attention from US regulators.
Concerns, confusion and commercial carriers
Guenter Droese of ECIROA talks with EMEA Captive about the ongoing discussions surrounding Solvency II.
EIOPA: simplifying the complex
EMEA Captive spoke with Carlos Montalvo of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) about the evolving Solvency II regime and likely captive treatment under the emerging framework.
Forecasting global regulation
The global captive regulatory landscape continues to evolve—and dynamically. Here, Jonathan Groves explores its likely direction and implications.
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.
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.
Cayman: not following the crowd
Cayman has opted to stay outside the framework of Solvency II equivalence—at least for now. Here, Cayman Captive explores the merits of the decision.
A reform agenda
Significant health care reform is afoot in the US under the guise of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Developments are likely to have significant implications for Cayman and international captives.
FATCA: towards transparency
Washington’s introduction of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act is creating additional concerns for offshore entities. Here, the implications of greater tax cooperation and transparency are explored.