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Mergers under ‘common control’—a problem shared is a problem halved

Economic disruption wrought by COVID-19 continues to impact decision-makers across industries. The insurance sector was no exception to the hardening marketplace, particularly for actors within the healthcare sector. Boards of directors require a creative and flexible approach to weather this storm, write Dara Keogh, Alan Shek and Preshan Moodliar of Grant Thornton.   2 December 2021

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Captive International Cayman Awards results released

Captive International Cayman Focus 2022, featuring the 3rd annual Cayman Awards is available now   2 December 2021

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Interdisciplinary teamwork drives our value proposition

There has been a quantum leap in the use of data; this should be harnessed in support of truly well-informed risk financing decisions, according to Willis Towers Watson.   12 November 2021

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Intelligence, energy and integrity

RBC Dominion Securities has a long-standing commitment and tradition of excellence in the Caribbean. Stephen Price explains.   9 October 2021

Cayman analysis

Financial Secrecy Index lack credibility, says Cayman Finance

Review finds pressure group overstates financial services exports by 860 per cent.   24 September 2021

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IMAC still hoping to welcome physical attendees to Cayman Captive Forum

The Cayman Insurance Managers Association (IMAC), which is known outside Cayman as Cayman International Insurance, is still considering whether its annual Cayman Captive Forum will be able to welcome guests in person this year.   11 May 2021

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IMAC opens for speaker proposals ahead of Cayman Captive Forum 2021

The Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC) is open for speaker proposals from its members and other market participants ahead of the Cayman Captive Forum 2021.   21 April 2021

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A smarter approach to reinsuring long-term liabilities

Setting up reinsurance companies in jurisdictions such as Bermuda or Cayman gives life insurers significantly more flexibility to manage the complex challenges they face, such as interest rate and longevity risk, says Patrick Ferguson of Marsh.   7 April 2021

Accounting & tax analysis

Tax considerations for captives owners in foreign jurisdictions

When starting a captive insurance company in a foreign jurisdiction such as the Cayman Islands or Bermuda, many prospective captive owners may be excited about the potential tax benefits. However, these tax benefits should never be a primary reason to form a captive, says Daniel Greaves of Grant Thornton.   9 March 2021

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Internal audit in the captive insurance sector

The aim of an internal audit is to provide independent assurance that a captive is operating effectively. Philip Alexander of RSM Cayman explains the principles.   5 March 2021

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