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Owens takes over WTW’s Ireland captive practice
Gerard Owens has been appointed head of captive insurance management solutions in Ireland for WTW.
Hong Kong focused on group captives, cells and faster authorisation
Hong Kong is actively looking at enhancing its captive regulation to include legislation on group captives and protected cell companies (PCCs), in addition to streamlining its authorisation timeline.
Funding GLP-1 ‘weight loss drugs’ could prove effective intervention – MAXIS GBN
Employers can use GLP-1 drugs to form part of an effective intervention and prevention strategy for chronic disease, according to a whitepaper published by MAXIS Global Benefits Network.
Trevor Madden appointed head of captive and insurance management solutions, APAC at WTW
Based in Singapore, Madden will lead Willis’ captive and insurance management solutions business across the region.
Regulatory barriers push Australia and New Zealand captives offshore
Australia and New Zealand have significant captive potential, yet neither market has developed a strong domestic captive scene.
Hong Kong eyes Asian captive hub status – Steve Hutchinson
Hong Kong is expected to attract both new captive formations and existing captives currently domiciled overseas as it seeks to strengthen its position as a leading captive hub in Asia, according to Steve Hutchinson, head of corporate risk & broking in Hong Kong & Macau at WTW.
Africa Finance Corporation launches Bermuda captive
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has established AFC Captive Insurance Company Ltd (AFC Captive), backed by up to USD$30m in equity capital.
SRS Altitude gets Lloyd’s Coverholder status
SRS Altitude, the managing general underwriter (MGU) specialising in providing alternative risk transfer solutions to corporate clients and captives, has been approved as a Lloyd's Coverholder.
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