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Alstom becomes latest French captive to obtain ACPR approval
The French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR) has granted approval for Alstom Réassurance to write non-life insurance.
Laurent Nihoul appointed new FERMA CEO
Experienced risk manager and captive operator Laurent Nihoul will become the new CEO of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations from 1 December.
Premium limit for 831(b) captives increases to $2.9m
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published Revenue Procedure 2025-32, which includes increases to the 831(b) micro-captive premium limit for taxable years beginning in 2026 as adjustment for inflation.
Captive Spotlight: Sequoia ready to consider new lines for captive
Sequoia’s Arizona-domiciled captive has reached a certain level of maturity and surplus, where the company can now start discussing the possibility of adding further lines to the captive.
Fifth Third and Comerica set to merge
Fifth Third and Comerica have signed a definitive merger agreement, under which Fifth Third will acquire Comerica in an all-stock transaction valued at $10.9bn.
MAXIS promotes Damian Allepuz to EMEA regional director as Aaron Brown to leave
MAXIS Global Benefits Network has appointed Damian Allepuz as regional director, EMEA within its global business development team.
AM Best affirms rating of Vitol captive
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (excellent) of Bermuda-domiciled Rembrandt Insurance Company.
Sports sector searching for alternative solutions, traditional market lacks capacity
Organisations in the sports industry are facing a growing insurance challenge with the traditional market tightening.
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