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WTW boosts real estate team with key hires
28 April 2025
UK Reporter Diana Bui

The firm says their arrival comes as the real estate sector grows increasingly complex, with WTW aiming to help clients better manage and mitigate risks across their portfolios

AM Best affirms credit ratings of ConocoPhillips captive
25 April 2025
US Reporter Diana Bui

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of ‘a+’ (Excellent) for Sooner Insurance Company, the Vermont-based captive insurer of ConocoPhillips

Piedmont Water Company challenges IRS
25 April 2025
US Reporter Diana Bui

Piedmont Water Company has filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in US Tax Court over the disallowance of US$507,000 in tax deductions tied to its captive insurance arrangement

Navigate Re debuts in Guernsey
24 April 2025
Guernsey Reporter Diana Bui

The reinsurer, backed by Polo Insurance Managers, aims to provide investors with access to insurance-linked returns, leveraging Guernsey's regulatory framework and commercial environment

Cowbell introduces PI and cyber cover for UK tech firms
24 April 2025
UK Reporter Diana Bui

Cowbell has launched Prime One Tech, a combined professional indemnity (PI) and cyber insurance offering tailored for UK technology companies with up to £1 billion in annual turnover

Chaucer and Armilla launch AI liability cover
23 April 2025
UK Reporter Diana Bui

Chaucer Group has launched a new third-party liability (TPL) insurance product with Armilla AI to address the risks of AI system underperformance

Zhibao Technology launches reinsurance arm in Labuan
23 April 2025
Malaysia Reporter Diana Bui

Insurtech firm Zhibao Technology has launched a new reinsurance subsidiary, Zhibao Labuan Reinsurance Company, to focus on general reinsurance business outside mainland China

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In this issue of Captive Insurance Times, MAXIS GBN’s Paul Lewis explains how captives can serve as a long-term strategic partner for multinationals looking to deliver inclusive, competitive, and cost-effective employee benefits

Andy Noga, recently appointed director of captives at the South Carolina Department of Insurance, shares with Diana Bui how the state is maintaining its momentum in cultivating a strong captive insurance marketplace

Elsewhere, Diana Bui speaks with industry experts to examine the surge in parametric insurance adoption among captives, spurred by escalating climate volatility and emerging risks

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Joe McDonald and Luke Renz
Captives.Insure

Captives.Insure’s Joe McDonald and Luke Renz discuss how human dynamics shape successful captive insurance programmes beyond financial metrics

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Kevin Poole
IMAC

Cayman continues to draw new captive formations by leveraging its strong reputation in healthcare, group captives, and catastrophe bonds, says IMAC’s Kevin Poole, speaking with Diana Bui about the jurisdiction’s latest regulatory developments

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Lori Gorman and Joe Rosenberger
North Carolina Captive Insurance Companies Division

Lori Gorman and Joe Rosenberger from the North Carolina Captive Insurance Companies Division discuss how the state is evolving with enhanced infrastructure, regulatory expertise, and a growing service provider network in its captive insurance market

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Jason Stevenson
ALT/r Consulting

Jason Stevenson, director at ALT/r Consulting, sits down with Karl Loomes to discuss the role of an independent consultancy and how to advise clients interested in captive insurance

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Old rules, new players

Industry experts gather to examine the rise of captives in Latin America, where their number has doubled over the past decade amid a hardened insurance market and growing emerging risks

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AI and the next chapter for captives

Diana Bui speaks with industry experts to test whether AI’s growing momentum in captive insurance lives up to the hype

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Strategic value of BBB-rated bonds in investment-grade portfolios

Ed Goard, Jim Kelts, and Sam Gilbert of Yousif Capital Management explain how integrating BBB-rated bonds into captive insurance portfolios can deliver resilient returns, enhance diversification, and boost yield without materially increasing default risk

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Bermuda

As digital assets gain traction, the Bermuda Monetary Authority has adapted its regulatory framework, creating new opportunities for captive insurers in this evolving space

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The Cook Islands

Experts from the Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority highlight the jurisdiction’s stability and regulatory maturity as key factors driving its appeal as a captive insurance domicile

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Barbados

Carmel L. Haynes, executive director at Barbados International Business Association, highlights the significance of the upcoming Barbados Risk & Insurance Management 2025 Conference in fostering innovative solutions and global collaboration in the industry

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Europe

Experts from AM Best delve into transformative trends in European captive insurance market, outlined in their latest report ‘New Domiciles Are Changing the Landscape for the European Captive Insurance Segment’

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