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EMEA analysis

The captive industry: to the barricades!

The captive sector faces challenging economic conditions globally and hardening attitudes in the US. Dennis Harwick, president of CICA, outlines the steps being taken to defend the sector's position.   1 January 1970

USA analysis

Collateral trusts: overcoming approval hurdles

Collateral trusts are a competitive alternative to letters of credit, but carrier acceptance remains a hurdle in the process. Here the issues behind securing the green light are addressed.   1 January 1970

Asset management analysis

Financial crisis: the asteroid threat

The dangers of the financial crisis may have subsided, but the prospects of another ‘asteroid strike’ should not be underestimated and captives need to take careful note of the ongoing threat, argues Ian Sangster.   1 January 1970

EMEA analysis

Malta: European but distinct

Malta is faring well as a leading European domicile. Here Dr Matthew Bianchi outlines the island’s continuing success.   1 January 1970

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Captives: onwards and upwards

Les Boughner and Dennis Hardwick outline the state of play facing the industry and how captives are responding to changing regulatory conditions.   1 January 1970

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A new lead to conduct IMAC

The Insurance Managers Association of Cayman gets a new chairman as Monique Jackson takes up the leading position within the organisation.   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

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

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Considering redomiciling your captive?

Derek Lloyd looks at the factors you need to consider when evaluating whether or not to redomicile your captive, and the practicalities involved if you decide to proceed further.   1 January 1970

Analysis

Obamacare: bedding in

With a second term finally won, Obama looks set to continue with his great healthcare project. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will have implications for the captive sector, in Cayman and beyond.   1 January 1970

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