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Digitisation – Boosting the role of captives
Digital solutions will help captives take a bigger role in helping organisations navigate an uncertain and evolving risk landscape, according to Andreas Ruof, Head of Proposition Development, Zurich Captive Services, Zurich Commercial Insurance.
French success should inspire UK effort, but ambition must not be limited
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 virtuous circle for EU Captives
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.
Labuan IBFC: Asia’s Leading Domicile for Captive Insurance
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.
Captive Insurance in Labuan IBFC – In a Class by Itself
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.
Evaluating captive solutions for real estate risk management strategies
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.
Guernsey-on-Thames, the existing solution for London
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 rise of captives in the Middle East: Demand reaches new heights
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.
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LATEST PODCASTS
GCP Short: Beginning the LAUSD captive journey
Richard is joined by Melissa Hollingsworth, Deputy Chief Risk Officer at the Los Angeles Unified School District, who will explain why LAUSD recently formed a pure captive and how they look to expand it in the coming years.
GCP #120: Dan Towle, Karen Hsi and Apollo’s Matthew Newman
Recorded at CICA 2025, Richard catches up with Karen Hsi of the University of California, CICA President Dan Towle and Apollo's Matthew Newman.
GCP Live @ CICA 2025
Richard hosts the latest live episode of the Global Captive Podcast, recorded in front of a live audience at the closing session of the CICA International Conference in Tucson, Arizona on 11 March, 2025.