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Ryan Specialty to acquire USQRisk
Ryan Specialty has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of USQRisk, in which USQ will become a part of the alternative risk business within Ryan Specialty.
France licences Bel Group and Agrial captives
The French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR) has granted approval for Bel Re and Agrial Réassurance, respectively, granting the two captive licences of 2025.
Erithmitic sponsors Guernsey reinsurer Navigate Re
Erithmitic has worked with Polo Insurance Managers to launch a new reinsurer in Guernsey, Navigate Re.
CIC Services files second lawsuit against IRS
CIC Services has filed a second lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, arguing it has overstretched its authority, threatening small and mid-sized businesses.
Real estate challenges shift towards liability as property market softens
Due to spiralling rates in recent years, property has been one of the main drivers behind captive utilisation in the real estate market, though momentum is starting to shift.
Antonio Vianello to lead Generali’s multinational, captive business
Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C) has confirmed a re-organisation for its ‘2025-2027 Next Level plan’, which sees Antonio Vianello lead the insurer’s newly created Multinational Business & Captive function.
IRS relief for micro-captives failing to file disclosure statements
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has filed a notice that provides relief from penalties to participants in micro captive reportable transactions that fail to file certain disclosure statements required by 14 April 2025.
Miller appoints Judith Zeleny as global head of origination, strategic advisory
Judith Zeleny has joined Miller from Munich Re, where she will be global head of origination for strategic advisory at the growing reinsurance practice.
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