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Emergency response
Analysis
Michael Frick, writing for US healthcare risk management consultant Pendulum, details how protecting providers’ responses to adverse medical events can help strengthen healthcare delivery.   28 November 2013
A fragile asset
Analysis
In the age of social networking and global media, a company’s reputation is under siege at every corner. The captive concept can provide valuable protection to this intangible, but invaluable, asset.   28 November 2013
Cayman: clearly the better choice
Analysis
Domicile selection can be a challenge, particularly in light of the diversity of options. James Rawcliffe of Sagicor talks us through his experiences and the relative merits of three of the leading global domiciles.   28 November 2013
Actuarial & underwriting
Ben Leung and Rennie Khan of PKF (Cayman) and Steven Glicksman of Glicksman Consulting provide their insights into loss reserves and confidence levels from the perspective of an actuary and an auditor.   28 November 2013
Analysis
Cayman captives are increasingly converting to segregated portfolio companies, particularly in the healthcare sector and as a result of US healthcare reform. Paul Scrivener and Stefanie Suckoo at Solomon Harris review the conversion process and the options available to captives.   28 November 2013
Accounting & tax analysis
FATCA has changed the tax position of companies working with US clients and Cayman captives would do well to consider its effects. Tim Min unpicks some of the complexities.   28 November 2013
Actuarial & underwriting
Captive owners should be working closely with captive associations in order to seize the initiative in captive development, rather than leaving matters to captive managers and consultants.   26 November 2013
Accounting & tax analysis
According to Charles Winter, UK controlled foreign companies (CFC) regulatory changes must be examined on a case-by-case basis to determine what the material benefits to captive owners will be.   22 November 2013
Analysis
A.M. Best Asia-Pacific has affirmed the financial strength and issuer credit rating of Bermuda captive Evergreen Reinsurance Company at A (excellent) and “a”, respectively.   20 November 2013
Accounting & tax analysis
Recent proposals by senate Democrat for Montana, Max Baucus to impose a one-off 20 percent tax held offshore by US multinationals are unlikely to affect captives or make it further than a gridlocked Capitol Hill.   20 November 2013

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