Richard Cutcher

News that the UK government has launched a captive consultation has been welcomed by CICA president Dan Towle who believes it could signal a “new era” in Europe for the sector.

Bermuda-domiciled Evergreen Insurance Company Limited (EICL) has had its financial strength rating downgraded to “A-” (Excellent) and long-term issuer credit rating downgraded to “a-” (Excellent) by AM Best after the captive decided to cease underwriting new business.

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.

A three-month consultation on the potential for a captive regulatory regime in the United Kingdom has been launched by the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP.

France’s insurance regulator, the ACPR, has published an information guide for the local captive market and prospective captive owners as activity in Europe’s fastest growing domicile continues to ramp up.

Richard hosts an exclusive Hawaii captive owner roundtable, featuring HCIC board members David Beyer, Elaine Ziemba and Matt Reece.

Melissa Hollingsworth has been appointed deputy chief risk officer at Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).

Extensive claims data is signalling increasing instances of cancer diagnosis and a rising cost per claim, while captive strategies give employers more options to intervene and respond.