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The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). 15 August 2018
Analysis
The OECD’s latest proposed changes to international tax law take aim at multinational enterprises and intra-group transactions. But what do they mean for the industry? JLT Insurance Management’s Kiki Oyemhen and Alexandra Gedge break it down. 15 August 2018
Actuarial & underwriting
A risk-reward model, strong risk management and member engagement are all key to the success of a medical stop loss group captive, as Joe Parrilli and Jim Merkel of Captive Resources explain to US Captive. 15 August 2018
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AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” of Delvag, the captive insurer for Lufthansa. 13 August 2018
Analysis
The Vermont regulator does not feel it can license a captive insurance company writing cannabis business while the substance remains listed as a Schedule 1 drug under the US federal Controlled Substances Act, although its biggest concern is the willingness of banks to be involved in this sector. 10 August 2018
Analysis
Some companies offering autonomous vehicle solutions may reach a size whereby they will benefit from cost-saving advantages if they create their own captive to manage the business, as opposed to insuring it in the commercial insurance market. 10 August 2018
Analysis
Unique and emerging risks can make the traditional insurance industry nervous and slow to react, whereas captives can be faster to step in and provide coverage. 10 August 2018
Actuarial & underwriting
Natural catastrophes are not predictable, so a cookie cutter programme or off the shelf cat model are bad ideas for captives. Instead, risks should be underwritten with some level of bias towards the parent organisation taking into accounts its deep understanding of the risks. 9 August 2018
Actuarial & underwriting
As the US economy potentially reaches the end of a cycle and interest rates start to rise, captive owners should not panic – but they might consider “taking a few chips off the table”. 9 August 2018
Analysis
The reality of what reinsurance can do for a captive versus what some captive owners want can be very different things – it is important for owners to be realistic and take a measured approach to how they use reinsurance. 9 August 2018
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