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Aquarian Insurance Holdings launches
26 March 2025
US Reporter Diana Bui

Aquarian Holdings has launched Aquarian Insurance Holdings to unify its reinsurance and retail insurance operations

Hymans Robertson appoints Wellard
25 March 2025
UK Reporter Diana Bui

Hymans Robertson has named Richard Wellard as its new head of alternative risk transfer solutions

Howden to acquire Barnett Waddingham
25 March 2025
UK Reporter Diana Bui

The merger will double Howden's global employee benefits business, bringing together approximately 4,000 experts and generating combined revenues approaching £500 million worldwide

ILS market worldwide hits record US$107 bn in 2024
24 March 2025
US Reporter Diana Bui

The insurance-linked securities (ILS) market reached a record capacity of US$107 billion by the end of 2024, driven by retained earnings and new capital inflows, according to a recent AM Best report

AM Best assigns ‘B++’ rating to Cadence Indemnity
21 March 2025
US Reporter Diana Bui

AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘B++’ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of ‘bbb+’ to Cadence Indemnity, single-parent captive of the Sullivan Brothers Family of Companies

WTW: Health and safety risks top D&Os’ concerns
21 March 2025
UK Reporter Diana Bui

Physical workplace risks were identified as the primary concern by 43 per cent of respondents, while employee mental health and wellbeing issues related to work were highlighted by 28 per cent

Allianz names Martiner as Global Head of Alternative Risk Transfer
21 March 2025
Germany Reporter Diana Bui

Lara Martiner succeeds Grant Maxwell, who will depart Allianz at the end of June.? She will continue in her current role as CEO of AGCS subsidiary Allianz Risk Transfer

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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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