Captives
Post Broking Supplement: Biba 2012 conference timetable
The event programme for the Insurance Brokers' Association Conference - Shaping our futures - on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 May 2012.
R&Q could eye a partner for Brit run-off
Run-off specialist Randal & Quilter has indicated it could be interested in taking over the Brit business put into run off after QBE takes over renewals in the UK, but said it expected to focus on a stream of profitable smaller run-off deals.
Onshore captives on the rise, says Marsh
Organisations are increasingly forming captives onshore in the European Union or United States, while the use of alternative captive structures is growing, especially among smaller organisations, according to Marsh.
Charles Taylor exits non-life run-off
Charles Taylor Consulting is to quit the non-life run-off business after making a loss and claiming the sector is too competitive.
Guernsey leads non-UK entities listed on LSE
Guernsey is home to more non-UK entities listed on the London Stock Exchange than any other jurisdiction globally, according to figures from the market authority.
Solvency II capital proposals bad for captives, says Fitch
The latest QIS5 Solvency II regulatory capital proposals could significantly increase the capital and compliance burden of the European captive market, according to a report by ratings agency Fitch.
Guernsey still top European domicile with 50% captive rise
The number of insurance licenses issued in Guernsey last year rose more than 50% compared to the previous 12 months.
Kane restructures as HSBC deal completes
Captive insurance manager Kane has completed a management restructure coinciding with the completion of the first phase of its integration of HSBC Insurance Management.
Kane reshuffles after HSBC buy
Independent captive insurer manager Kane has taken more cash from its private equity backer to open new offices and has promoted former Aon Global Insurance Management head Clive James to chief operating officer.
Island targets top spot as captive insurance domicile
Efforts to promote the Isle of Man as the captive insurance domicile of choice have been stepped up a notch following the island’s captive association attendance at the FERMA Conference.
Japanese, Swiss and Bermudian regimes largely equivalent to Solvency II, says Eiopa
The supervisory systems operating in Switzerland, Bermuda and Japan are largely equivalent to Solvency II, but not for all classes, according to the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
Ferma 2011: Risk consultancy Herco aims to open in Spain by Q2 2012
MDS owned risk consultancy Herco is expanding into Spain in 2012.
AM Best withdraws ratings of Connaught
AM Best Europe has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of “bbb-” of Connaught Insurance Company Limited (Connaught) (Guernsey), the captive insurance company of Thomas Greg & Sons Limited, a security printing…
Marsh appoints Watterson to board for Isle of Man
Broker Marsh has appointed Manx businessman and wildlife expert Ken Watterson as a non-executive director on its board of directors on the Isle of Man.
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.