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French Gov: Resilience reserve created “unprecedented wave” of reinsurance captives
France formally entered the captive landscape in 2023, when it legislated for a specific resilience provision for reinsurance captives, somewhat comparable although not as generous, as that which has been so successful in Luxembourg.
Utah adds new captives and cells, fuelled by CIC re-domestications
Utah’s insurance regulator has started 2026 as it ended 2025 – with a slew of new captive insurance and captive cell licenses.
SAIC Motor captive partners Lockton
SAIC Motor Insurance Co., Ltd, the captive owned by Chinese automotive group SAIC Motor, has entered a strategic partnership with Lockton.
Generali’s EB network agrees Swiss Life Network acquisition
Generali Group and Swiss Life Global Solutions have entered a long-term commercial partnership, including the planned acquisition of Swiss Life Network (SLN) by Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) Network.
Jayesh Patel to join MAXIS GBN
MAXIS Global Benefits Network has appointed Jayesh Patel, who will start as its chief business development officer, subject to regulatory checks, on 5 May.
S&P 500 energy firm launches Texas captive
The company’s new Texas captive marks its second with the firm already owning a Bermuda-domiciled captive.
SRS Titanium hires Mike Rubenstein in global consulting role
Rubenstein will play a central role in consulting global organisations on how to navigate complex risk, insurance, and reinsurance issues.
Oil major forms Dubai’s first branch captive
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has licensed its first branch captive, taking its total active captives at 2025 year-end to six.
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