Guernsey
R&Q acquires Guernsey captive for £1.5m
R&Q has acquired Guernsey-based captive insurer Constantia Insurance Company, which is currently in run-off period from Old Mutual.
Guernsey-based funds complete first ILS trades on blockchain
Solidum Re has successfully completed the first two secondary market ILS trades on a blockchain.
Guernsey-based Chinese insurance company established
Brilliant Reinsurance has become Guernsey’s first Chinese insurance company.
Thomas Miller Specialty launches general aviation business
Thomas Miller Specialty has taken aim at the aviation insurance sector with the launch of a general aviation facility.
Neon expands offshore footprint with Sapphire purchase
Neon has expanded its offshore footprint through the acquisition of Guernsey-based Sapphire Underwriters.
More scrutiny on Luxembourg captives ahead
With increasing regulatory scrutiny, managing a captive can become challenging. Protected cell companies offer a practical alternative.
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.
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.
Guernsey is inviting insurers to relocate from Brexit UK
Guernsey is carrying out a strategic review into how it can become a “more important player” as an international insurance hub.
Guernsey Finance to open Hong Kong office in 2016
Guernsey Finance will open a Hong Kong office in the first quarter of 2016 to focus on South-East Asia.
Guernsey Finance selects new chairman as Gilligan retires
The board of Guernsey Finance has appointed Lyndon Trott as its chairman following Jim Gilligan's decision to step down from the role.
Heritage Insurance granted Lloyd's registered broker status
Heritage Insurance has been granted Lloyd's registered broker status; a move that allows Heritage Insurance Solutions, the Financial Conduct Authority-regulated arm of Guernsey-headquartered Heritage Group, to place business directly with Lloyd's…
85 insurers gain Guernsey licence in 2014
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission licensed 85 new international insurers during 2014 - 35% of which were UK-owned.
Wheatley appointed CEO of Guernsey Finance
Dominic Wheatley, formerly at Willis, to replace outgoing CEO Fiona Le Poidevin on 1 December.
Willis appoints Best to Guernsey role
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Martin Best as the managing director of Willis Management in Guernsey.
R&Q acquires Woodcroft Insurance
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has acquired the entire issued share capital of Guernsey domiciled captive insurer Woodcroft Insurance Company.
Guernsey issues licences to 46 international insurers in first half of 2013
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission licensed 46 international insurers in the first half of 2013.
Guernsey issues licences to 46 international insurers in first half of 2013
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission licensed 46 international insurers in the first half of 2013.
Guernsey's First Central considering bond issuance to fund growth plans
Guernsey-based motor underwriter First Central Insurance Services is looking into a bond issuance to help it raise more capital to assist with its growth plans, which include an application for an alternative business structure licence.
First Central considering bond issuance to help firm to go 'next level'
Guernsey-based motor underwriter First Central Insurance Services is considering a bond issuance in a bid to raise more capital to assist with its growth plans, which include an application for an alternative business structure licence.
Le Prevost promoted to the board of JLT Insurance Management
JLT Insurance Management (Guernsey) has appointed Shaun Le Prevost to the board of the company.
Randall & Quilter upbeat ahead of AGM
Randall & Quilter's first half financial result is expected to be in line with the board's expectations, according to chairman and chief executive Ken Randall.
Guernsey reaps rewards for SII non-equivalence
Guernsey’s decision not to be a part of EU’s Solvency II has strengthened the country’s captive insurance sector – making it the largest in Europe today, according to a report by Timetric.
Guernsey and Hong Kong sign double taxation agreement
Guernsey has signed a double taxation arrangement with Hong Kong, taking the number of jurisdictions it has full DTAs in place with to seven.