News

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

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

Unwanted regulatory attention

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

Cayman analysis

Cayman's island welcome

It has been a good year for captive redomestications, with Cayman playing to its unique strengths in 2011. Clayton Price details why Cayman can expect further captive interest in the coming years.   1 January 1970

USA analysis

South Carolina: a domicile with experience

More than simply a place to enjoy its famed Southern hospitality, South Carolina has emerged as one of the leading US captive domiciles thanks to the strength and flexibility of its regulatory approach.   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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