Luke Harrison
Appetite meets demand as captive maturity fuels structured reinsurance growth
Commercial reinsurers are increasingly interested in working directly with captive insurance companies, as they mature and explore more sophisticated reinsurance strategies.
Cayman ecosystem and reputation key to continued success
Since the Cayman Islands first introduced captive legislation in 1979, the domicile’s pragmatic regulator and business-friendly ecosystem have helped the jurisdiction build a strong reputation as a premier domicile.
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.
Latest Podcasts
GCP Short: Cayman’s captive evolution
Luke is joined by Gareth van den Bergh and Michael Wild, of Artex Risk Solutions, Kevin Poole, of IMAC, and captive owner Greg Echols, co-CEO of Gardant Management Solutions to discuss Cayman's position as a premier captive domicile.
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.