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UK has the potential to be larger domicile than France: EY’s Stephen Massey

 If the UK introduces a competitive captive regime, the jurisdiction has the potential to be a bigger domicile than France, largely due to its robust insurance ecosystem, according to Stephen Massey, insurance tax specialist at Ernst & Young (EY).

Edwina Leclere to lead new WTW captive team in France

WTW has appointed Edwina Leclere as associate director of captives and insurance management solutions for France, to lead growth in the region and establish a captive management team based in Paris.

France licences Bel Group and Agrial captives 

The French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR) has granted approval for Bel Re and Agrial Réassurance, respectively, granting the two captive licences of 2025.

France continues new captive spree with Petzl formation

French equipment manufacturer, Petzl has formed the country’s latest reinsurance captive, PETZL RE S.A.

Up to 10 captives awaiting approval in France – AXA XL’s Charbonnier

There are between five to 10 captives waiting for approval in France, according to Marine Charbonnier, head of captives and facultative underwriting for APAC and Europe at AXA XL.

Safran gets approval to re-domesticate captive from Luxembourg to France

French multinational aerospace and defence corporation, Safran has received approval to re-domesticate its Luxembourg captive to France to form Soreval France.

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.

Latest Podcasts

GCP Short: Tax treatment & anticipating a UK Captive regime

Richard is joined by London-based Stephen Massey, insurance tax specialist at Ernst & Young LLP, to discuss how the international tax treatment of captives has changed over the years and possible consequences of a UK captive regime.

GCP Short: ART and parametric solutions for captives

Produced in partnership with Aon, this episodes focuses on the what, why and how of structured reinsurance, ART and parametric solutions for captives.

GCP#123: At the Bermuda Captive Conference 2025

Senior Reporter Luke Harrison reports from the Bermuda Captive Conference that took place in June 2025.

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