News

Actuarial & underwriting

Risk-neutral: assuming a defensive posture

Eugene Durenard, chief investment officer at Capital G, outlines the importance of maintaining a risk-neutral strategy in the current troubled investment environment.   31 May 2013

Actuarial & underwriting

Two Chevron captives receive rating affirmations

Chevron’s two captives Heddington, based in Bermuda and Iron Horse Insurance Company, based in Vermont, have received rating affirmations from AM Best as they continue to prove their value to the energy giant.   31 May 2013

Analysis

Continuing opportunities in emerging market debt

In the current troubled investment environment, captives would do well to consider their alternatives. Here, Richard Garland of Investec Asset Management explores the potential of emerging market debt.   30 May 2013

Analysis

Going great guns

The Bermuda captive sector continues to power ahead, with opportunities emerging in Canada, Latin America, healthcare and within the mid-sized market. Lawrence Bird gives his thoughts on the state of play.   30 May 2013

Actuarial & underwriting

Attentive to a fault

Driving down workers’ compensation claims is all about timely and active engagement with people who have been injured. Employing a captive can make the process an integral part of the parent company’s response.   30 May 2013

Analysis

Learning to salsa

As the regulatory environment changes, Bermuda’s captive sector will have to expand its horizons, with Latin America close and potentially ready to tango.   30 May 2013

Bermuda analysis

Committed to staying ahead of the game

The government of Bermuda is determined to ensure its regulatory regime remains flexible and competitive.   30 May 2013

Analysis

Cash as an asset class?

Colleen McHugh considers the importance of cash as an asset class for captive insurance companies, addressing its many positive attributes and the increasing risks associated with holding large positions in cash.   30 May 2013

article

Cyber: a bespoke fit

Captives have the opportunity to play an invaluable role in providing tailored risk management solutions to the rising threat posed by cyber risk. Here, the potential to run cyber risk through a captive is explored.   30 May 2013

Analysis

2013: A great start for new insurers

Bermuda has experienced another bumper start to the year. Shelby Weldon, director of licensing and authorisation at the Bermuda Monetary Authority, outlines why 2013 has been such a success so far.   30 May 2013

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