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Analysis

Obamacare and its implications

The PPACA has the potential to change the US healthcare landscape dramatically. The captive industry will be watching developments closely, with new medical institutions offering the potential for significant new entrants.   30 November 2012

EMEA analysis

Solvency II implementation will be strategic for captives

Recent claims by some in the industry that the costs of Solvency II compliance could be passed to captives will not necessarily be true, according to European insurance experts.   29 November 2012

EMEA analysis

CICA criticises NAIC report into captive regulation

The Captive Insurance Companies Association (CICA) has this week criticised the findings of a white paper published by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).   22 November 2012

EMEA analysis

A timely Solvency II requires political will

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) insists that political buy-in from the EU is essential for the creation of a credible timetable for Solvency II.   22 November 2012

Law & regulation

Obamacare exchanges given another month

The US Department of Health and Human Services has allowed states in the US one more month to decide how, and whether to, implement the health exchange portion of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.   22 November 2012

Bermuda analysis

Strengthening the island's regulatory position

Jeremy Cox, CEO of the Bermuda Monetary Authority, outlines the implications of Solvency II and the Authority’s new Code of Conduct, and explains that there is much to commend and little to fear from the new measures.   1 January 1970

Analysis

Due south: Bermuda and the Canadian tax exchange agreement

With a tax information exchange agreement with Canada due to be ratified in the country’s coming parliament, Bermuda Captive examines its implications for the Island’s captive sector.   1 January 1970

Bermuda analysis

An agreement of principles (BMA code of conduct)

With the BMA’s new code of conduct imminent, Paul O’Neill addresses its implicat ions for Bermuda’s captive sector.   1 January 1970

EMEA analysis

ECIROA: fighting its corner

Solvency II continues to dominate regulatory discussions in Europe, but Guenter Droese, chairman of ECIROA, is increasingly upbeat about the implications of its final form for the continent’s captive sector.   1 January 1970

Analysis

A tempest in a teacup?

With Solvency II imminent, US captives are watching Europe’s new regulatory regime with interest. Some believe its implications will be significant. Some are convinced otherwise. US Captive addresses both sides.   1 January 1970

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