By On October 15th, 2020, the Oklahoma County District Court entered a Judgment and Order approving the first ever Insurance Business Transfer (“IBT”) in the United States.1 Much has been written and debated about the fledgling IBT process in the U.S.; concerns have been raised; perceived risks have been articulated, but now that a transaction has actually been completed, it is … [Read more...] about Finality at Last. The First U.S. IBT is Complete
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Enstar Plan marks milestone proof of concept for US insurance business transfers
Court approval of an insurance business transfer (IBT) between two Enstar Group Limited affiliates provides a useful proof of concept for this legacy solution in the US. IBT provides insurers with an expanding regulatory toolkit alongside sale, reinsurance, and accelerated closure. So, what new doors does the first application of the Oklahoma IBT statute open and what does it … [Read more...] about Enstar Plan marks milestone proof of concept for US insurance business transfers