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Marco Capital acquires Benteler Re
Marco Capital Holdings Limited, a European property and casualty insurance run-off group, has acquired Benteler Reinsurance Company DAC, becoming the latest captive domiciled in Ireland to be placed into re-domiciled, sold or closed down.
Global uncertainly puts supply chain, credit insurance in captive focus
Geopolitical uncertainty, coupled with the threat or imposition of tariffs, is prompting firms to take a more cautious approach to their operations and risk management strategies.
Assumption University joins edHEALTH programme
Massachusetts-based Assumption University has joined the edHEALTH medical stop loss programme.
AXA XL launches web-based portal for global clients
AXA XL has launched a web-based portal for its global clients, including captives, which provides a centralised platform allowing data insights across multinational solutions portfolios to be viewed and exported in real-time.
AM Best affirms rating of Lufthansa captive
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (excellent) of Germany-domiciled Delvag Versicherungs-AG. The outlook for the ratings is stable.
I-RE hires Aoife Taylor as broker relationship manager
I-RE has appointed Aoife Taylor as the group’s new broker relationship manager.
Vittorio Zaniboni to join Aon global benefits
Zaniboni is an experience employee benefits and captive operator having worked previously at Generali Employee Benefits for 24 years, including as chief insurance officer from 2018 to 2022.
Captive Spotlight: Jones Lang LaSalle to bring EB into captive, always considering new lines
Chicago-headquartered Jones Lang LaSalle is planning to add employee benefits to its Guernsey-domiciled captive next year, with the firm “constantly considering” adding new risks, according to Ian Ascher, executive director for global risk management at the firm.
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