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Vermont: setting the gold standard

Vermont has steadily risen up the rankings as an attractive domicile for captive insurers. Dan Towle believes the reason why is clear—security, stability and service.   1 January 1970

Cayman analysis

Incorporated cell companies: the Cayman approach

Paul Scrivener, partner with Cayman Islands law firm Solomon Harris, outlines proposed new legislation to permit Cayman Islands segregated portfolio company insurers to incorporate their cells.   1 January 1970

EMEA analysis

Solvency II - irresistible momentum

Economic ructions in Europe and delays to Solvency II are threatening to derail a grand European exercise. Carlos Montalvo, executive director of EIOPA defends current progress of the wide-ranging regime.   1 January 1970

Cayman analysis

Accounting evolution - IFRS

As the International Accounting Standards Board develops its reporting requirements, PKF’s Ben Leung and Rennie Khan examine the International Financial Reporting Standard 9 and its application for insurance.   1 January 1970

Bermuda analysis

Striking the right balance with Solvency II equivalence

Bermuda’s decision to opt for Solvency II equivalence will have an undoubted impact upon its captive sector. Bermuda Captive discusses the merits of the decision.   1 January 1970

EMEA analysis

Malta: astride Europe and offshore

Malta continues to attract rising levels of captive business to its shores, as Dr Matthew Bianchi explains.   1 January 1970

Actuarial & underwriting

Perils of the sea, and other captive tails

With experience of a number of recent high profile maritime disasters, Andrew Cater of the United Insurance Company discusses the relevance of a captive solution to cover complex maritime risks.   1 January 1970

Actuarial & underwriting

Reinsurers drawn to supply chain risk

The attitude of reinsurers towards supply chain insurance in captives is changing as they weigh up the advantages of agreeing to a shared risk transfer and obtaining access to a global portfolio.   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

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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