News

Actuarial & underwriting

Reinsurers drawn to supply chain risk

The attitude of reinsurers towards supply chain insurance in captives is changing as they weigh up the advantages of agreeing to a shared risk transfer and obtaining access to a global portfolio.   1 January 1970

USA analysis

Collateral trusts: overcoming approval hurdles

Collateral trusts are a competitive alternative to letters of credit, but carrier acceptance remains a hurdle in the process. Here the issues behind securing the green light are addressed.   1 January 1970

EMEA analysis

Guernsey's captive industry continues to grow

Guernsey has a long and strong history as a captive domicile and latest developments show that organisations from around the world continue to view the Island as an attractive jurisdiction.   1 January 1970

EMEA analysis

The captive industry: to the barricades!

The captive sector faces challenging economic conditions globally and hardening attitudes in the US. Dennis Harwick, president of CICA, outlines the steps being taken to defend the sector's position.   1 January 1970

EMEA analysis

Regulatory complexity, simplified

Pierre Sonigo outlines the progress of European regulatory developments and explains why expected changes are as easy to understand as counting from one to five.   1 January 1970

EMEA analysis

Solvency II - irresistible momentum

Economic ructions in Europe and delays to Solvency II are threatening to derail a grand European exercise. Carlos Montalvo, executive director of EIOPA defends current progress of the wide-ranging regime.   1 January 1970

EMEA analysis

Middle Eastern promise

With uncertainties continuing over offshore domiciles and the likely impact of Solvency II , Shaun Brook examines the potential of the Middle East as a growing and competitive captive hub.   1 January 1970

Asset management analysis

Financial crisis: the asteroid threat

The dangers of the financial crisis may have subsided, but the prospects of another ‘asteroid strike’ should not be underestimated and captives need to take careful note of the ongoing threat, argues Ian Sangster.   1 January 1970

Actuarial & underwriting

Captive evolution

Yvette Essen provides an overview of the captive market, and indicates that there is cause for both opportunity and caution, with regulatory developments likely to have a significant impact on the sector.   1 January 1970

USA analysis

Nevis: continued evolution

Nevis’ natural beauty and responsive regulatory environment have spurred impressive captive growth as the island climbs into the top echelons of captive domiciles.   1 January 1970

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