Captives
Guernsey comes top in domicile poll
Guernsey's position as one of the leading captive insurance domiciles globally has been reinforced by the results of a new study into the sector.
A&A seeks CEO before Euro push
Non-standard motor broking specialist A&A Group has outlined ambitious plans to expand its European footprint, ahead of a potential cash injection.
Interview - A&A Group: A constantly evolving company
Starting as a two-man operation in a house in Twickenham, A&A Group has grown exponentially since its humble beginnings. Jonathan Swift talks to Tony Allen and Steve McPherson about keeping pace with changes in the market.
Central Bank publishes new corporate governance code for captives
The Central Bank of Ireland has published its corporate governance code for captive insurance and reinsurance undertakings.
Central Bank publishes new corporate governance code for captives
The Central Bank of Ireland has published its corporate governance code for captive insurance and reinsurance undertakings.
Insurance Insight August: Exclusive commercial property and captive domicile content now live
Insurance Insight August is now live with look at commercial property in the Benelux region; innovation in the captive domicile market; and an interview with Now Health International.
Captive Domiciles: new entrants cause a stir
New captive domiciles are emerging with clear regulations which are attractive for captives. Jane Bernstein asks if there is room for everyone.
Jersey regulator rejects Solvency II
The Jersey Financial Services Commission has said that it has no plans to implement Solvency II measures in Jersey.
New regulatory frameworks to aid captive insurance in Qatar
Plans to support the development of Qatar as a regional hub for captive insurance have been bolstered following the release of new regulatory frameworks applying to captive insurance, captive managers and insurance intermediaries.
Exclusive broking content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on disclosure rules in the Italian broker market and a View from the Top on developments in the captive market in Europe.
Post Europe: View from the Top: recent developments in captive Europe
Traditional captive domiciles in Europe include Guernsey and Gibraltar, as well as, in the European Union, Luxembourg, which is still dynamic and stable, and Ireland, which is in clear retraction. However, new developments are being seen in the market.
Exclusive broking content now available
The Insurance Insight weekly update is now live with an article on disclosure rules in the Italian broker market and a View from the Top on developments in the captive market in Europe.
View from the Top: recent developments in captive Europe
Traditional captive domiciles in Europe include Guernsey and Gibraltar, as well as, in the European Union, Luxembourg, which is still dynamic and stable, and Ireland, which is in clear retraction. However, new developments are being seen in the market.
BP reaches settlement on Deepwater Horizon accident
BP has reached an agreement with MOEX Offshore 2007 and its affiliates, Mitsui Oil Exploration and MOEX USA Corporation to settle all claims between the companies related to the Deepwater Horizon accident.
BP reaches settlement on Deepwater Horizon accident
BP has reached an agreement with MOEX Offshore 2007 and its affiliates, Mitsui Oil Exploration and MOEX USA Corporation to settle all claims between the companies related to the Deepwater Horizon accident.
Solvency II to impact EU captive industry
The looming implementation of Solvency II will change the market environment dramatically for captive insurers according to recent research.
Insurance accounting rules and the impact on small insurers
The International Accounting Standards Board has finally issued a draft standard for the valuation of insurance liabilities, however, as Martin LePelley explains this may cause more problems than offer solutions.
AM Best revises BP's captive Jupiter's outlook
AM Best Europe has revised the outlook of Jupiter Insurance to stable from negative and affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of "a".
Guernsey set to see growth in captives
The number of captives domiciled in Guernsey is expected to increase significantly as the implications of compliance with Solvency II become better understood according to Aon.
Career development & CSR: Searchlight ups specialist training courses to London market players
Insurance industry training provider Searchlight has begun offering specialist courses to London market practitioners.
Post Europe March: Exclusive protective cell content now live
Post Europe March is now live with a look how changes to the regulatory environment are affecting protective cell companies; the focus that insurance in high net worth is receiving; the increasing motor fraud trends in Eastern Europe; and an interview…
Post Europe: Captives and the regulatory environment
Protected cell companies have been making the headlines lately but Vic Wyman reports on whether changes to the regulatory environment might put an end to this.
Solvency II - Equivalence: The cost of regulation to cross-border trading
The regulatory costs associated with cross-border trading have long been a burden on international insurers, but things may be improving explains Nick Lowe.
Post Europe: Guernsey’s independence
Guernsey recently made it quite clear it would not be seeking equivalence under Solvency II. Dominic Wheatley examines why the authorities there felt the need to make this declaration and what it means for insurers and captives there.