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The challenge of leadership

Cindy Scotland outlines the progress the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has made in the face of changing local and international re/insurance standards.   1 January 1970

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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

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Captivate your business image

Eric Robinson, vice president—facilities and operations at Chartis Bermuda Limited, outlined the company’s decision to opt for architecture and design firm OBM International to design its new workplace.   1 January 1970

Accounting & tax analysis

Bermuda and Canada's TIEA

Bermuda has signed a number of tax information exchange agreements. None appears to have been more significant than that signed with Canada. Implications for the captive sector and future growth are discussed.   1 January 1970

Analysis

US captives: further modest gains

In 2012 there was further growth in US captive numbers in most states, although the number of new entrants was somewhat muted by the soft commercial market. A snapshot of domiciles provides an indication of further positive momentum, but numbers have fallen somewhat short of rapid growth.   1 January 1970

USA analysis

South Carolina: a domicile with experience

More than simply a place to enjoy its famed Southern hospitality, South Carolina has emerged as one of the leading US captive domiciles thanks to the strength and flexibility of its regulatory approach.   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

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A reform agenda

Significant health care reform is afoot in the US under the guise of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Developments are likely to have significant implications for Cayman and international captives.   1 January 1970

Actuarial & underwriting

Natural cats: on the rise

Increased exposure to cat losses in Asia is encouraging firms to consider insurance to mitigate rising risk costs. Captives are set to form a key part of these efforts to contain risk exposures, writes Dwane Feehely.   1 January 1970

USA analysis

The personal touch (Delaware)

Steve Kinion of the Delaware Insurance Department talks to US Captive about the importance of personal interaction and a close-knit regulatory team to the success of the state’s captive development.   1 January 1970

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