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Onwards rolls the US frontier

The number of US domiciles with captive legislation continues to expand, with Florida and Oregon the latest states to throw their hats into the ring. But how can 30-odd states differentiate their captive offering?   1 January 1970

EMEA analysis

Challenging times call for innovative measures

In the face of challenging economic conditions, greater regulatory scrutiny and rating agency oversight, captives are increasingly turning to collateral trusts, as Caroline Cruickshank reports.   1 January 1970

Asset management analysis

Guiding captives through a complex world

David Kilborn, chief investment officer at Performa, outlines what investment strategies Performa is recommending to captives and the company’s approach to developing its growing US presence.   1 January 1970

Analysis

NRRA: hoping for an exclusion

Uncertainty remains over whether the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act will be applied to the captive sector. The sector is hoping for an exclusion, but clarity remains elusive. For now, captives muddle through.   1 January 1970

Analysis

Unwanted regulatory attention

With captives becoming increasingly mainstream, the industry is attracting more attention from US regulators.   1 January 1970

Analysis

Dodd-Frank: in search of clarity

The Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act is proving a thorny issue for captives. Do they pursue a potential home state advantage conferred by the act or hope for a captive exclusion?   1 January 1970

Analysis

Novel structures: awaiting the turn

Novel structures such as risk retention groups and 831(b)s are fulfilling the captive needs of smaller business, but current conditions are presenting a challenge.   1 January 1970

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Bermuda's benefits, practically speaking

Bermuda continues to be the premier captive domicile due to its practical risk-based regulation, quality environment that fosters business development and depth of market expertise, says Craig Swan.   1 January 1970

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Risk and corporate governance: orewarned is forearmed

The changing global marketplace is forcing many captives to make rash decisions, but Steven Chirico argues that attention first needs to be paid to risk and corporate governance.   1 January 1970

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Eurozone instability: the domino effect

The fallout from the instability facing countries within the eurozone appears to be affecting the recovery in the US, argues Andrew Baron.   1 January 1970

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