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Florence Re becomes France’s fifth captive of 2026
France has licensed its fifth captive of 2026, adding reinsurance entity Florence Re at the end of last month.
ECIROA appoints Harald Schuster as executive manager
Schuster most recently served as global head of risk & insurance management at Mercedes-Benz Group, with responsibility for the company’s global insurance strategy and programmes.
Howden launches Swedish EB & pensions business
Howden said the launch broadens its EB proposition for Swedish corporate clients and enhances its global employee benefits and pensions advisory practice.
Cayman licences eight new captives in Q3 2026
A further 11 applications are currently under review.
SRS appoints Chris Terry head of ART
Strategic Risk Solutions has appointed Chris Terry as managing director, head of alternative risk transfer (ART) and risk strategy. He will join the firm on 19 April, 2027.
UK pipeline and strong candidate ready to go – Peter Carter
Peter Carter, head of captive & insurance management solutions at WTW, is confident his team will form one of the first captives under the United Kingdom’s new regulatory regime next year.
Domicile competition prompts Irish captive stakeholder meeting, PCCs mooted
Several near-term priorities were identified, including the development of a coordinated industry proposition promoting Ireland’s captive expertise and the need for greater clarity around improved authorisation timelines.
UK captive consultation closes as managers line up potential business
Industry stakeholders have welcomed the UK’s proposals since the draft regulations were revealed, describing it as an important step towards a competitive international domicile.
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