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Captive formations accelerating globally, notably rising for New Zealand and South American firms – GILC
Emerging economies such as Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Argentina see growing offshore usage despite lacking domestic regulations.
Around 31% of firms to consider moving captives back to UK under proportionate regime – Airmic survey
The UK’s business community has a relatively mature penetration of captive utilisation with more than 300 UK-based organisations already owning a captive.
Oklahoma adds 14 new captives in 2025
Some of most notable formations include HK Captive, owned by The Hanor Company of Wisconsin, ARassurance, owned by Fred Leeds Asset Group, and Strategic Risk Protection, owned by Total Environment.
FCA targets Q3 for captive rules consultation
The target was confirmed as part of the FCA’s Regulatory Priorities Insurance report which sets out the FCA’s 2026 regulatory priorities for the UK insurance sector.
Florida set to allow PCC formations
Once the bill has passed through the Florida Senate, the act will take effect on 1 July 2026.
Mondi becomes latest FTSE 100 firm to form Guernsey captive
Mondi Insurance in managed by Aon and was licenced on 25 November 2025.
AM Best affirms rating of Sony captive
The Sony captive writes commercial property, marine, directors and officers, cyber risk and previously employee benefits insurance for Sony and its affiliates.
AM Best affirms rating of JPMorgan captive
The captive provides JPMorgan Chase with global property coverages, including terrorism, cyber and banker’s blanket bond.
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