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St. Kitts and Nevis: larger than life

The two islands of St. Kitts and Nevis are surrounded by giants of the captive insurance market, but legislation favourable to captives, says Bernadette Lawrence, has raised their profile within the industry.   1 January 1970

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831(b) companies: electing to succeed

Organising a small property and casualty insurance company with section 831(b) tax treatment—a 831(b) company—can be a powerful solution to a closely held business’s insurance needs, says Charles J. Lavelle.   1 January 1970

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Quality over quantity (Arizona)

Renowned globally for its cultural and natural wonders, Arizona has also developed a thriving captive insurance industry to add to its riches.   1 January 1970

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Under review-- the benefits of strategic review

It’s a good practice every now and then to fine-tune complex structures. The US captive industry is no different. Only this time, the tool used is the strategic review, says Michael Serricchio.   1 January 1970

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Advantage collateral

With LOC prices still going up, it is time to do something about it, says Robert Quinn.   1 January 1970

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

Cayman analysis

Destination-- IFRS convergence

The convergence of international and US accounting and financial standards will be a test for companies in the coming months. Ben Leung and Rennie Khan of PKF (Cayman) explore the challenges ahead.   1 January 1970

Bermuda analysis

Looking at claims management from an individual perspective

Choosing whether to keep claims management in house can be a complicated business for a captive insurer. Bermuda Captive examines the options available.   1 January 1970

Bermuda analysis

Claims handling: wising up

Claims handling best practice is a matter of education and centralisation. Gary Markham, chief executive at LSG, outlines the benefits of shared wisdom.   1 January 1970

Cayman analysis

Captive best practice: an auditor's view

To derive maximum benefit from future audits, captives would do well to apply proactive best practice. Melanie Snyman, Ian Bridges and Damian Pentney of PwC outline exactly what captives should be paying attention to.   1 January 1970

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