Captives
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.
Hong Kong legal changes win captive audience
Recent legislative changes in Hong Kong have set out the government's "determination" to promote the city state as a hub for captive insurance, according to law firm Howse Williams Bowers.
Gallagher subsidiary to become captive giant following HIM deal
Artex Risk Solutions has tied up its first acquisition outside of North America in the form of the specialist captive and insurance management arm of Guernsey-headquartered Heritage Group.
Hong Kong passes 50% tax concession on captives
The Legislative Council of Hong Kong has passed a bill to revise the Inland Revenue Ordinance to provide captive insurers with a 50% concession on profits tax for their offshore risk business.
R&Q promotes Morris to US captive CEO
R&Q has named Rod Morris as chief executive of its US captive operation, Quest USA.
C-Suite Asia: Captive insurance in Hong Kong
Legislation was introduced into the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on 8 January to provide a profits tax concession to captive insurance companies for profits from their business of insurance of offshore risks. The move is expected to spur the captive…
Liability onus placed on captive operators by Court of Appeal ruling
Captive operators have been warned the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold the ruling of the Commercial Court in Astra Zeneca Insurance Company v XL Insurance (Bermuda) and Ace Bermuda will place increased onus on liability policies.
Willis names Owens as CEO of amalgamated captive business
Willis Group has appointed Paul Owens as chief executive of the newly formed Willis Global Captive Management business.
Interview: David Johnson: Wrapped up in foil
Having been involved with the Forum of Insurance Lawyers since the early beginnings of his career, incoming president David Johnson is keen to make his mark during his tenure. He reveals how he plans to consolidate the organisation’s new found authority…
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.
Midwives target government funding as captive solution given green light
Independent midwives have been given the green light to set their own adequacy for a captive insurance solution, ahead of mandatory legislation meaning they must have professional indemnity cover to practice.
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.