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As cyber market softens, increased captive role remains
While softer pricing has traditionally reduced the incentive to retain risk within a captive, the current cyber market is not triggering a widespread retreat from captive utilisation.
Group captives Ascot’s largest growth potential – Mark Benz
The carrier went live with their captive proposition toward the end of 2024, with Benz appointed to head the unit.
Artex hires Aidan Kelly as SVP, advisory and property strategic risk transfer
Artex said Kelly’s ability to navigate intricate data, model performance expectations, and design specialised risk transfer structures will elevate its advisory and analytics capabilities.
Plaintiffs appeal IRS ‘transactions of interest’ ruling on 831(b) captives
In a formal Notice of Appeal, Drake Plastics Ltd. Co., Drake Insurance Co., and Strategic Risk Alternatives, LLC confirmed they will take the case to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
USQRisk hires John Levy as global head of structured reinsurance
Levy joins USQRisk with over 30 years of (re)insurance industry experience including actuarial, underwriting, and brokering for domestic and international placements.
Is 831(b) ruling one of the US captive industry’s biggest wins?
Some commentators speaking to Captive Intelligence argue that the latest ruling is one of the biggest wins for the captive industry in recent years, while others believe the ruling may not ultimately change much in practical terms.
Hawaii to introduce SB 2043 refining captive examinations
Under the new legislation, captives, excluding risk retention groups (RRG), will undergo an initial examination within five years of licensure.
UK to expand PCCs as part of captive framework
The expanded PCC legislation is expected to come after the captive framework is implemented in 2027.
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