Bitcoin could offer captive insurers a valuable tool to preserve the value of reserves in high-inflation environments, according to Meanwhile co-founder and CEO Zac Townsend, following the firm's US$40 million Series A funding round
Global insurers face rising regulatory costs linked to structural shifts in the life sector, climate change and AI as industry supervisors intensify their response to mounting risks, according to Fitch Ratings
The ACPR aims to provide potential captive owners with critical information on the application process, requirements, expected timelines, and best practices for gaining regulatory approval
The review highlights the need to address any unintended consequences of the original directive
Ronan Ryan has joined Marsh Captive Solutions as client team leader, bringing over 25 years of experience in the EU and international (re)insurance markets
The prestigious honour was announced today during the opening session of the Bermuda Captive Conference (BCC) by its chair Thomas McMahon
Meanwhile Insurance Bitcoin is the first and only life insurer in the world that operates entirely in the cryptocurrency
Insurance Europe has urged the European Commission (EC) to adhere to the established political consensus and EU targets during the technical discussions of the Solvency II review.
Tibor Boettcher, CEO and executive director of Volkswagen Insurance Company, shares with Diana Bui how the captive plays a crucial role in the automotive giant’s risk management strategy
France has made a dramatic move into the captive insurance scene, reshaping the European market as industry experts examine the momentum behind its surge in new captives
Diana Bui sits down with industry experts to assess how Solvency II modifications and other regulatory changes affect asset management strategies for captive insurers in Europe
Frances Jones reviews captive growth in Europe, while assessing proposed amendments to Solvency II regulations, set to facilitate further expansion within the EU
Laurent Nihoul, board member and chair of the captive committee at the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA), discusses the impact of regulatory concessions under Solvency II for captives, classified as ‘small and non-complex undertakings’
Christina Kindstedt, president at Advantage Insurance Management, speaks to Diana Bui about the benefits of independent captive management
Marking one hundred years since Guernsey first incorporated a captive vehicle, WTW’s Mike Johns talks to Rebecca Delaney about how the captive industry has evolved on the island over time, and how it stands today
ECIROA’s Guenter Droese suggests that without the OECD providing industry support, their own target goals cannot be achieved
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’
Michael Whitfield, head of UK relationships at Atlas Insurance, talks to John Savage about the rising opportunities for protected cell company in the UK market
Europe, home to many of the world’s leading financial centres, has yet to fully capitalise on its potential in the captive insurance market. Experts explore strategies to unlock the continent's untapped potential for growth in captive
Having formed the first modern captive in 1962, Bermuda shows no signs of slowing down as a leading domicile. Industry experts explain why Bermuda is the first choice to establish a captive
