Captives
Analysis: Cutting the costs and risks of employee benefits
Being able to offer attractive employee benefits is vital in terms of recruitment, retention and productivity, but they are both costly and risky
Jin swaps London for Hong Kong at XL Catlin
Global (re)insurer XL Catlin's Shiwei Jin has relocated from London to Hong Kong.
Insuring the Pacific: where cyclones can cost half a nation's GDP
The growing impact of climate change on the Pacific Islands just adds another layer of catastrophe risk to an already highly vulnerable group of countries.
Gibraltar: Between a Rock and a hard Brexit
A minority of Gibraltarian insurers could suffer from the loss of European passporting rights but the territory could also attract companies looking to enter the UK market after Brexit.
This week: Planning, predictions and packing
I am most definitely a planner. Being organised usually tops my list of attributes in appraisals and most of my life as a busy working mum is run by lists. In fact the holiday I'm just about to fly off to has been two years in the planning.
Analysis: Why cruise lines may find captives attractive
A captive insurance vehicle can be an attractive option for a cruise line, and Bermuda is a premier ‘home port’ for such vehicles.
European captives showing strong capital positions in Solvency II disclosures: AM Best
European captives are showing “very strong” capital reserves in through reported Solvency II ratios, according AM Best.
This Week: Menace, manifestos and managing general agents
There is a menace in my house in the form of water. First it caused problems in my kitchen (as many of you will remember) and now it's found its way out of the bathroom.
More scrutiny on Luxembourg captives ahead
With increasing regulatory scrutiny, managing a captive can become challenging. Protected cell companies offer a practical alternative.
Running off captives in Luxembourg: How to recover the equalisation reserve
A treasure awaits those holding the keys for unlocking Luxembourg’s main assets within the insurance industry. According to the regulator’s latest annual report, reinsurers have built up €9.3bn (£7.8bn) in equalisation reserves in the country.
Guernsey and China sign regulation MoU
Guernsey has signed a memorandum of understanding with the China Insurance Regulatory Commission, signalling an increased level of cooperation between the regulatory bodies of both markets.
Hong Kong government advisory report laments reinsurance failings
A Hong Kong government advisory group is recommending changes in captive, marine and reinsurance regulations to help turnaround the SAR's Asia hub status.
Gibraltar Finance meets China captive committee in Beijing
Representatives from Gibraltar Finance attended a new captive committee in Beijing earlier this month.
R&Q buys Clariant Insurance captive
Non-life insurance investor Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has acquired Clariant Insurance from the Swiss chemicals company Clariant AG.
Report outlines priorities for Guernsey's emerging insurance market
A report into Guernsey's "strong niche" insurance market, has identified areas to drive future growth.
R&Q completes first US-based novation
Randall & Quilter has completed its first US-based self-insurer novation.
Europe: Bermuda and its Solvency II equivalent meet the highest standards
Bermuda has been granted equivalent status under the Solvency II directive, besides being approved as a qualified jurisdiction by the US National Association of Insurance commissioners.
Europe: Q&A with Guenter Droese, chairman of European Captive Insurance and Reinsurance Owners` Association
Post speaks to Guenter Droese about the captive market and the potential impact of Solvency II
Captives must 'embrace' Solvency II warns Moore Stephens
Captives need to embrace the forthcoming Solvency II legislation or risk "losing their purpose", according to Omar Ripon, partner at accountancy agency Moore Stephens.
Europe: Q&A with German risk managers
Walter Minnik speaks to German risk managers Christian Boehm of Freudenberg Group and Lutz Kalkofen of Hochtief, about current issues surrounding the European market
R&Q completes Norwegian portfolio transfer
Randall & Quilter has completed a portfolio transfer from Norway-domiciled captive Aker Insurance to R&Q's EU run-off consolidator in Malta.
Soft market failing to whet premium appetite among risk managers
Airmic members are not buying more insurance despite declining rates and instead continue to show faith in their captive solutions, according to a survey conducted by the risk management association.
Blog: Making the most of captives
An increasing number of law firms are now using captives for their insurance arrangements as firms take proactive steps to control their own destiny and secure direct benefits from their efficient operations, says Nigel Wallis
XL swoops for AIG's Latham to head up captive programmes
XL Group has moved to bolster its captive offering with the appointment of Matthew Latham as head of captive programmes.