Howden said the launch broadens its EB proposition for Swedish corporate clients and enhances its global employee benefits and pensions advisory practice.

A further 11 applications are currently under review.

Strategic Risk Solutions has appointed Chris Terry as managing director, head of alternative risk transfer (ART) and risk strategy. He will join the firm on 19 April, 2027.

Peter Carter, head of captive & insurance management solutions at WTW, is confident his team will form one of the first captives under the United Kingdom’s new regulatory regime next year.

Richard is joined by Peter Carter, Head of Captive & Insurance Management Solutions and Head of the Climate Practice at ⁠WTW⁠.

Several near-term priorities were identified, including the development of a coordinated industry proposition promoting Ireland’s captive expertise and the need for greater clarity around improved authorisation timelines. 

As traditional insurers grapple with the scale, concentration and complexity of these risks, captives could provide an additional tool for data centre operators looking to retain and finance exposures that are becoming harder to place in the commercial market. 

Industry stakeholders have welcomed the UK’s proposals since the draft regulations were revealed, describing it as an important step towards a competitive international domicile.