Luke Harrison
Searchlight Cyber acquires Intangic
Searchlight Cyber has acquired Intangic, the cyber risk management firm known for its data-driven modelling and financial quantification of cyber risk.
Cayman licences 11 new captives in Q3
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) issued 11 new international insurer licenses, comprising of five Class B(i)s and six Class B(iii)s, in the third quarter of 2025.
Previsico completes Series A funding round
Flood risk insurtech Previsico has successfully closed its Series A funding stage, including investment from Connecticut Innovations and BlueOrchard Finance.
Diversified captive portfolios can provide “free lunch” and improved returns
The most effective method for a captive to enhance its risk-adjusted returns is by taking on additional risks that will diversify the vehicle’s overall portfolio, as discussed in the latest episode of the Global Captive Podcast.
Howden expected to launch UK captive manager
Global broker Howden is likely to launch an onshore captive manager once the United Kingdom introduces its UK captive regulations.
Capital treatment a “key driver” of successful UK captive regime
The capital treatment for captives will be a “key driver” in the success of any future captive regime in the United Kingdom, according to Geraint Alexander, manager of turnaround & restructuring strategy at EY.
UK Captives – threat or opportunity for Guernsey?
If a UK regulatory environment turns out not quite hitting the mark, a new generation of captive curious companies may have been flushed out, sold the dream but chosen Guernsey or another established domicile more suited to their needs.
UK must treat captives as “really good friend” to achieve long term success – Chris Lay
It is important the United Kingdom’s commercial market respects captives as “a really good friend” rather than simply an “acquaintances” if a domestic regulatory regime is to succeed, according to Chris Lay, CEO of Marsh McLennan UK.
Latest Podcasts
GCP Short: Establishing a Guernsey non-admitted insurer
Darren Wadley and Aaron Slattery, of Jeometri Insurance Managers, discuss the recent formation of a non-admitted insurer in Guernsey, reinsurance protection and the prospects of a UK captive regime.
GCP Short: Utilising a Captive to Grow your Core Business
In this GCP Short we explore the different ways a captive insurance company can support the business operations and growth of its parent group.
GCP Short: Can captives support supply chain risk financing?
In this GCP Short, produced in partnership with HDI Global, Richard discusses supply chain risk and how captives can play a role in risk financing with Dan Sammons and Kate Sutcliffe.