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AM Best affirms rating of Waste Management captive
The captive benefits from WM’s robust risk management strategies, which enable it to support a portion of WM’s financial assurance programme.
EB experts welcome UK captive proposals
The global benefits market has welcomed the Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA) inclusion of employee benefits in its first proposals for a UK captive regime.
Hawaii modernises captive exam framework with SB 2043
Governor Josh Green signed the bill into law on 14 July 2026.
Blackwell aims for 20 members in cannabis stop loss captive by year-end
The captive will be available to cannabis operators in 24 states plus Washington DC where both medical and recreational cannabis use are legal, as well as in an additional 16 states where cannabis is legal for medical use only.
Cross requests tax clarity from UK Treasury, re-domestication pathway
The initial reaction to the first proposals for a UK captive regime has been positive from industry experts, although further clarification is already requested in areas such as tax, employee benefits and re-domiciliation procedures.
AM Best affirms rating of Pfizer captive
Blue Whale’s is the only captive for New York-domiciled Pfizer Inc., a global pharmaceutical company.
BREAKING: UK outlines “tailored” regime for captives, outside of Solvency UK
The Prudential Regulation Authority has outlined its draft regulations for captive insurers in the United Kingdom, including a new “proportionate and tailored” solvency regime outside of Solvency UK.
Arnau Vila Llavina joins Mercer Marsh Benefits from ZGEBS
Mercer Marsh Benefits has appointed Arnau Vila Llavina as its new multinational leader, focusing on expanding global capabilities and deepening insurer and network partnerships.
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