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OCIP provision could boost UK captive appeal for major infrastructure projects – Artex
The Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA) proposal to allow UK captives to insure owner-controlled insurance programmes (OCIPs) could boost the appeal of its pending captive regime among companies involved in major infrastructure projects.
Bigglestone, Hassett and Leach recognised by VCIA
The Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) celebrated and recognised three legends of the domicile and wider market at its annual conference in Burlington this week.
Saudi captive legislation could attract new and existing captives
The Kingdom is currently exploring the possibility of introducing a framework for captives as part of its broader efforts to strengthen its domestic insurance sector.
PRA should balance minimum standards with tailored captive governance
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) outlined its draft regulations (CP11/26) for captives in the United Kingdom on 14 July, including a new “proportionate and tailored” solvency regime, importantly, outside of Solvency UK.
Jeometri Insurance PCC licenced in Guernsey
Jeometri was purchased by asset management firm Alpha Growth in September 2024, with the company acquiring a 93% stake in Jeometri.
eMaxx broadens access to excess captive programme
eMaxx is a specialty, tech-enabled MGA and Attorney-in-Fact providing commercial property and casualty insurance and reinsurance solutions through policyholder-owned alternative risk programmes.
S&P 500 asset management firm launches Vermont SPFI
A New York-headquartered S&P 500 asset management firm has formed a Vermont-domiciled special purpose financial insurance company (SPFI).
Plus Captive Swiss launched to meet demand for Swiss-based captive manager
The firm was founded by Balint to provide captive insurance solutions, risk financing strategies, insurance programme reviews, cost optimisation initiatives, corporate risk management and alternative risk transfer services.
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