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France’s dramatic entrance into the captive market has been the standout captive story of 2023 and 2024, and the United Kingdom has a similar opportunity if the government grasps it in 2025.

A shift in corporations’ motivations for adopting a captive as part of their risk management strategy makes a unified set of European rules for captives more attractive. That, in turn, reinforces the appeal of captives themselves, to create a rare circle of virtue.

Geographically situated off the coast of Borneo in Malaysia, Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) has been operating as Asia’s premier international financial hub for almost 35 years.

Located off the Bornean coast in Malaysia, Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) has emerged as a significant player in the global captive insurance industry.

Commercial property owners and investors are eagerly seeking ways to reduce their insurance spend while obtaining adequate coverage to protect their assets and comply with lender covenants. That has led many to explore the concept of establishing a captive insurance company.

I have read with interest numerous articles discussing the possible Brexit Bonuses available to the UK. Principle among these bonuses is refining Solvency II regulation to better reflect the UK’s leading global (re)insurance industry.

The Middle East has experienced rapid economic growth and diversification across various sectors, including energy, construction, finance, and healthcare. As companies expand their operations and face more complex risks, captives start to play an increasingly important role in their risk management strategies.

Few know that the captive concept has actually been in existence for hundreds of years, and the most learned amongst us realise that the origins can be traced back to the times of Shakespeare.