News

Actuarial & underwriting

The Arabian Gulf: unlocking its potential

Ian Sangster of Q-Re reports on the development of the Gulf region and expounds its potential as a significant area for future captive growth.   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

Human capital: on the road

Captive service providers employ local expertise and centres of excellence to attend to the intricacies of the captive sector. Here, the mobility of human capital in the sector is explored.   1 January 1970

Analysis

US captives: further modest gains

In 2012 there was further growth in US captive numbers in most states, although the number of new entrants was somewhat muted by the soft commercial market. A snapshot of domiciles provides an indication of further positive momentum, but numbers have fallen somewhat short of rapid growth.   1 January 1970

Analysis

Dodd-Frank: in search of clarity

The Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act is proving a thorny issue for captives. Do they pursue a potential home state advantage conferred by the act or hope for a captive exclusion?   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

Asset management analysis

Guiding captives through a complex world

David Kilborn, chief investment officer at Performa, outlines what investment strategies Performa is recommending to captives and the company’s approach to developing its growing US presence.   1 January 1970

EMEA analysis

Tectonic challenges to captives

1 January 1970

Analysis

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.   1 January 1970

Actuarial & underwriting

Reap benefits under Solvency II

Optimising your risk portfolio can make captives more attractive under Solvency II, argues Dr Paul Wöhrmann of Zurich Global Corporate.   1 January 1970

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