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Luke Harrison

Alian Sougnez to join SRS Luxembourg as client services leader 

Strategic Risk Solutions Luxembourg has appointed Alain Sougnez as client services leader.

Captives playing increasing role in new and emerging risks – Adriana Scherzinger 

The utilisation of captives is increasing both in numbers and premium volume with new and emerging risks being one of the main drivers behind growth, Adriana Scherzinger, group head of captives at Zurich, has told Captive Intelligence.

Is IFRS 17 threatening captive innovation?  

The implementation of IFRS 17, particularly in certain jurisdictions, has had significant implications on the way insurance contracts are valued with some commentators suggesting it is stifling experimentation and innovation. 

Nicolas Denys appointed MAXIS chief underwriting officer

MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN) has appointed Nicolas Denys as its chief underwriting officer, effective 1 February 2025, subject to regulatory checks.

Warranty Solutions Group forms Guernsey insurer

Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has formed a new Guernsey-domiciled insurer, WSG Guardian Insurance Ltd.

AM Best affirms rating of PEMEX captive

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘B++’ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) of Switzerland-domiciled Kot Insurance Company AG. The outlook for the ratings is stable.

Parametric quote-to-bind ratio remains low as education needed for captive owners

Interest around parametric insurance is growing, but the actual quote-to-bind ratio for these policies is still relatively low, Chris Sutton, partner in speciality broking at McGill & Partner, told Captive Intelligence.

AM Best affirms ratings of ENI’s Ireland 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 Eni Insurance Designated Activity Company (EID).

Latest Podcasts

GCP Short: Hylant, Pacific Risk Solutions and Japan

Richard welcomes Anne Marie Towle, CEO of Global Risk & Captive Solutions at Hylant, and Tony Schmidt, President of Pacific Risk Solutions, LLC in Hawaii to discuss the strategic partnership between the two firms and captive developments in Japan.

GCP #114: What next for the UK as captive consultation launches?

Richard brings the latest on the UK captive consultation hosting a discussion between Chris Lay, CEO of Marsh McLennan UK, Airmic CEO Julia Graham and Caroline Wagstaff, CEO of the London Market Group.

GCP Short: Spain’s captive evolution

Luke is joined by new captive owner Mario Ramirez, of Exolum and Zurich's Adriana Scherzinger and Anna-Marie Jarvis to discuss developments in Spain's captive market.

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