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Comparative analysis of the reinsurance captive frameworks in France and Luxembourg
The captive reinsurance market has long been on the lookout for the introduction of a dedicated French regulatory framework, with the legitimate fears it could raise for the reinsurance captive market in Luxembourg.
France a competitive domicile, Captive Federation to launch this year – Oliver Wild
France has the opportunity to build a whole captive ecosystem now its new regulatory regime is in place with risk management association Amrae planning to launch a Captive Federation in September, according to Oliver Wild, president of the Association.
New French regime “could triple” captive number in France
Captives are not new to France, with five new establishments in the past two years but updated legislation is expected to boost numbers.
SRS opens first office in France
Strategic Risk Solutions has opened an office in France, as expectations rise for a more captive friendly regulatory environment in the country.
AM Best affirms financial strength rating of BNP Paribas captive
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (excellent) of Ireland-domiciled Greenval Insurance Company Designated Activity Company. The outlook for the ratings is stable.
“Do as the Romans do!” – de Lamarzelle’s key to third party insurance success
Corporate groups offering insurance alongside their product must respect the commercial market and not presume they are smarter than their peers, according to Edouard de Lamarzelle, CEO of Stellantis Insurance.
Hope remains for progress on UK captive regime, despite Labour victory
While the Labour election victory on 4 July is expected to delay progress on the proposed United Kingdom captive legislation, local industry has not given hope of pushing the new framework through.
EIOPA publishes opinion on European captive regulation
The increasingly competitive European domicile landscape has led the EU’s overarching insurance regulator to publish an opinion which aims to further harmonise the supervision of captive (re)insurers across the economic bloc.
Lloyd’s, UK propositions further legitimising captive concept – Thomas-Ferrand
While the Lloyd’s Captive Syndicate proposition is mostly appealing to the largest, most sophisticated clients it provides an environment for insureds to future proof their risk financing strategies, according to William Thomas-Ferrand, international captive practice leader at Marsh Captive Solutions.
Successful first year for French captive regime, but market eyeing further regulatory progress
France’s first year as a captive domicile has been hailed a success, but a stronger local ecosystem and continued education will be key if the jurisdiction wants to build on its early achievements.
Latest Podcasts
GCP #110: Interviews and round up from VCIA 2024
Senior Reporter Luke Harrison brings a series of interviews from the Vermont Captive Insurance Associaton (VCIA) conference that was held in Burlington, Vermont in August.
GCP Short: Risk, benefits collaboration for successful EB programmes
This GCP Short is all about the importance of collaboration between HR and risk and insurance teams when implementing a captive employee benefits programme.
GCP #109: Should captive boards have bespoke D&O cover?
Richard visits the offices of Spring Insure in Guernsey to discuss D&O cover for captive boards with CEO Nigel Brand and Malcolm Cutts-Watson.