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We need to talk about exit solutions

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Exit strategies, a critical yet often under-discussed aspect of the captive insurance lifecycle, are essential for captive owners planning their future transitions. Although these strategies can be complex and sensitive, which might not suit early conversations with prospective captive owners, more transparent discussions about the strategies involved, and when they are … [Read more...] about We need to talk about exit solutions

Connecticut Enacts New Changes to Its Captive Insurance Laws

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On July 16, 2024, the Connecticut Department of Insurance (the “Department”) issued a press release announcing that Governor Ned Lamont has signed Public Act No. 24-138, “An Act Concerning Insurance Market Conduct and Insurance Licensing, the Insurance Department’s Technical Corrections and Other Revisions to the Insurance Statutes and Captive Insurance”, (the “Act”) into law. … [Read more...] about Connecticut Enacts New Changes to Its Captive Insurance Laws

Captive Finality Solutions

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The intersection of the legacy sector and the captive market, particularly the options available to exit a captive or reduce the liabilities on the balance sheet of an ongoing captive was the topic of the presentation entitled “Captive Finality Solutions.” Steve McElhiney, Senior Vice President & Director of Reinsurance, Artex chaired the panel of state regulators, … [Read more...] about Captive Finality Solutions

Legacy Solutions

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The volatile and unpredictable insurance market conditions derived from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as emerging cyber, political, and environmental risks, has seen an increase in activity surrounding captives entering legacy transactions. Increasingly recognised as a strategic portfolio management tool, exit solutions help to free up capital and capacity to … [Read more...] about Legacy Solutions

R&Q’s Corver: Due diligence critical to managing social inflation as urges “buyer beware”

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Speaking to The Insurer TV as part of #ReinsuranceMonth, R&Q’s group head of legacy M&A said the firm was very conscious of the need to carry out thorough due diligence to properly understand exposures in terms of where claims are arising from within portfolios, and also to “get a real good feel” as to how claims are being managed. “These claims need to be kept on … [Read more...] about R&Q’s Corver: Due diligence critical to managing social inflation as urges “buyer beware”

Oklahoma Insurance Department Announces Inaugural Captive & Insurance Business Transfer Conference in August

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Risk managers, business owners, regulators, financial executives and insurance professionals are invited to attend the Oklahoma Insurance Department’s (OID) first Captive & Insurance Business Transfer (IBT) Conference in Oklahoma City. The event will be held at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel on August 24-25. This two-day conference will provide in-depth … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Insurance Department Announces Inaugural Captive & Insurance Business Transfer Conference in August

Captives Can Benefit From Run-off In The COVID-19 World

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AIRROC's Executive Director, Carolyn Fahey and Steve McElhiney of Artex pen article for Captive International. Notice COVID-19 has destabilised the global economy and increased risk across all types of business. Run-off solutions can help captives better manage these risks, say Steve McElhiney of Artex and Carolyn Fahey of AIRROC. The concept of insurance “run-off” … [Read more...] about Captives Can Benefit From Run-off In The COVID-19 World

Asia, LatAm and the Middle East Ripe for Captive Growth: CICA Board Chair

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The number of captives in emerging markets could be set to grow in coming years, with countries in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East seeing an increasing number of launches. Read more here - https://www.captiveinternational.com/news/asia-latam-and-the-middle-east-ripe-for-captive-growth-says-cica-board-chair-3368   … [Read more...] about Asia, LatAm and the Middle East Ripe for Captive Growth: CICA Board Chair

Run-off Specialist Fleming Re Acquires AggCap II

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Fleming Re Holdings LLC (“Fleming Re”) recently completed the acquisition of AggCap Insurance, Ltd – AggCap II (“AggCap II”), a group captive in run-off providing workers compensation insurance for a large membership of California-based agribusinesses.  The acquisition provides members of AggCap II with full legal finality, elimination of operating expenses, and a release of … [Read more...] about Run-off Specialist Fleming Re Acquires AggCap II

An Eye on the Exit

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AIRROC's Executive Director, Carolyn Fahey, pens article for Captive International.  Run-off is a corporate risk management tool giving insurers the flexibility to respond to the changing needs of its clients. It allows insurers to carve out lines or sell portfolios or entire captives, freeing them up to create new coverages, says Carolyn Fahey of the Association of … [Read more...] about An Eye on the Exit

Runoff Deal Market Forum – Season 2

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Back by popular demand, AIRROC and Mayer Brown, presented a new episode in the ongoing market drama that portrays the evolution of dynamic options for creating value out of “has-been” books of business.  Building on last season (June 2018), a stellar cast of players in the Runoff Market --- some new faces, some returning from last season, brought the market scene to life. … [Read more...] about Runoff Deal Market Forum – Season 2

The Weather was HOT and so was AIRROC’s Summer Membership Meeting…

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As we do annually, AIRROC members met at the offices of Norton Rose Fulbright to work on their goals and also to take in some new topics offered by our Education Committee and partner firms. First up we featured a look at Captives and Emerging Risks. What do Legacy business and captive market transactions have in common?  The ability to evaluate and manage the exposures … [Read more...] about The Weather was HOT and so was AIRROC’s Summer Membership Meeting…

Results Are In… AIRROC Co-Sponsors First PwC Global Insurance Runoff Survey

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In January 2018, we launched the eleventh edition of our run- off survey, in conjunction with both IRLA and, for the first time, AIRROC. Our survey was expanded to account for the worldwide nature of the run-off market and estimated the value of the global non-life run-off market to be at least US$730bn. It is no shock that the U.S. dominates the global market by value and, by … [Read more...] about Results Are In… AIRROC Co-Sponsors First PwC Global Insurance Runoff Survey

Paul Corver, R&Q the “IRLA” of Run Off

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Please tell our readers about your work history and lessons you have learned. Having worked in insurance for 32 years, of which the last 27 years has been in the run-off sector, I learned at an early stage that run-off was an exciting place to be. The innovation and determination of practitioners to find a solution or manage a problem keeps the sector fresh and an enjoyable … [Read more...] about Paul Corver, R&Q the “IRLA” of Run Off

Light Speed Liquidation: A Roadmap of Reliance’s Steps to Rapid Closure of the Estate

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On October 3, 2001, Reliance Insurance Company was placed into liquidation by Order of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. In her Petition to the Commonwealth Court seeking an Order to place Reliance into liquidation, Commissioner of Insurance Diane M. Koken indicated that Reliance had a negative surplus of over one billion dollars. Reliance, at the time, was considered to … [Read more...] about Light Speed Liquidation: A Roadmap of Reliance’s Steps to Rapid Closure of the Estate

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