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Brad Mazur, managing director at AM Best, will make opening remarks at the Vermont Captive Insurance Association’s upcoming roadshow event in Boston on November 14. 12 November 2019
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Enterprise risk management is not driven by captive insurance companies, it is mandated by an organisation’s board, and then executed by its senior management. It works best when there is a clear line of communication between the captive’s board and its owner’s risk management function, says Michael Zuckerman of Temple University Fox School of Business. 12 November 2019
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The Captive Insurance Companies Association (CICA) will partner with the Hawaii Captive Insurance Council (HCIC) for a series of educational seminars in Tokyo on November 19-20. 11 November 2019
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Micro captive growth has slowed down considerably as potential owners digest the implications of IRS manoeuvres against the industry. But the presence of a few bad apples should not detract from the good work done by most captives, says Jeremy Colombik of Management Services International. 11 November 2019
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Insurers have faced a challenging environment over the past decade, with stunted interest rates, low bond yields and a tighter regulatory environment all buffeting the sector. The relatively small size of captives makes them particularly vulnerable, but Kate Miller and Shadrack Kwasa of London & Capital have some words of advice. 8 November 2019
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Marsh has appointed Reid Sawyer as US cyber risk consulting leader. 8 November 2019
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One of the key benefits of owning a captive is the ability to access the reinsurance market as a viable alternative to the commercial insurance market. But relationships are crucial, and new captives must make a clear business case to ensure the reinsurance market is supportive, says Michael Douglas of Aon. 7 November 2019
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DVB is considering launching a Bermuda captive to provide financial guarantees in the senior life settlements (SLS) space, according to Andrew Barile, founder of insurance consultancy Andrew Barile Consulting. 7 November 2019
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Willis Towers Watson has appointed Peter Carter as the new leader of its global captive practice within its corporate risk and broking (CRB) segment. 6 November 2019
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A rent-a-captive is a simple, convenient and inexpensive way for insureds to enjoy the benefits of a captive insurance structure for their desired self-insurance needs, with less of the hassle that goes with setting the structure up, says Martin Hughes of Artex Risk Solutions. 5 November 2019
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