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The Cook Islands, comprised of 15 small islands in the South Pacific, has become the third country in the region to pass captive insurance legislation. 19 June 2013
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Meeting with the UK Prime Minister, David Cameron ahead of the G8 summit, Guernsey’s chief minister, Peter Harwood has defended the domicile’s international tax credentials. 18 June 2013
Accounting & tax analysis
The American Council of Life Insurers has defended the value of captive insurance in the face of criticism of so-called ‘shadow insurance’ levelled at the life sector by the New York regulator. 17 June 2013
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Despite uncertainties around the implications of Solvency II, captive levels remain robust, although increasing headwinds related to tax and reputation will present an increasing challenge. 14 June 2013
Analysis
The New York Department of Financial Services has released its report into the world of ‘shadow insurance’ in which certain insurers employ shell captives to reinsurer particular risks and artificially lower their capital requirements. 13 June 2013
Accounting & tax analysis
Gary Osborne, president of USA Risk Group, told Captive International that he expects up to 50 percent of newly formed captives will select their home state over even the most established domiciles. 13 June 2013
Law & regulation
Texas governor Rick Perry has signed Senate Bill 734—which will allow pure captives to operate in the state of Texas—into law. 6 June 2013
Cayman analysis
Southport Re, the reinsurance subsidiary of a New York City-based private equity firm, has become the first insurer in the Cayman Islands to take advantage of the Island’s recently amended Insurance Law. 6 June 2013
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Arbitration offers captives the opportunity to reach relatively speedy and informed decisions in insurance and reinsurance disputes. Here, we discuss the pros and cons of arbitration vs. litigation with David Kessaram. 31 May 2013
Bermuda analysis
The government of Bermuda is determined to ensure its regulatory regime remains flexible and competitive. 30 May 2013
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