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FeaturesBear vs bull
Their extreme conservatism may have helped captives escape the recession relatively unscathed, but is it time to take the bull by the horns and make their investments work harder? As Helen Yates is told, fortune still favours the brave
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OpinionKeep a cat in the bag
Angus Duncan and Robert Cannon consider why catastrophe bonds might be a viable alternative to traditional reinsurance for captives
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FeaturesCaptives after the crisis
Captives proved their long-term importance as businesses held steady through the recession, writes Paul Allen. But Solvency II and other regulatory reforms could shake up its future
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FeaturesA group activity
A new healthcare law in the USA could spark the growth of employee benefit captives, says Helen Yates
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InterviewsInfographic: BP accounts for 97% of US refinery safety violations
Safety inspectors cite two BP refineries 760 times for safety violations
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InterviewsPakistan, Iraq and Egypt face “extreme” water security risks
Report says cross border tensions will increase globally as climate change affects water resources
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InterviewsSupreme Court ruling will reduce class-actions
Judgment will substantially reduce the exposure of non-US companies to high value damages awards, says RPC
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InterviewsMore supervision of company culture, urges FSA
FSA chief outlines how to regulate company culture
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Online onlyBudget 2010: Companies face higher insurance costs
The UK Chancellor’s budget will directly increase the costs of providing employee benefits, said Mercer
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Online onlyBudget 2010: Insurers warned not to overlook IPT hike
Costly compliance mistakes could ensue, says FiscalReps
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InterviewsBank levy will hurt UK competitiveness
PWC says levy could lead to migration of business activity from UK
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InterviewsKeep your eyes on the prize
Risk managers have a golden opportunity to step up into a strategic board advisory role – if internal auditors and other finance professionals don’t get there first. But there are ways to fight back, as Alex Hindson, deputy chairman of the IRM, tells Nathan Skinner
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AnalysisRegulation tops CROs’ concerns
Survey also reveals elevated role and remit of risk function
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AnalysisA.M. Best downgrades BP’s captive
Guernsey based Jupiter downgraded to A (Excellent) with negative outlook
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InterviewsDutch risk managers urged to raise the bar
Delegates from Narim told to sell themselves at board level
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FeaturesAnders Carlsund, chief executive, S:t Erik Försäkring
S:t Erik Försäkring was the first public sector captive insurance company in Sweden. Based in Stockholm, it provides cover for activities run by the capital city. Nathan Skinner spoke to chief executive Anders Carlsund
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Online onlyBoards failing to engage in risk, research shows
Boards at a surprisingly large number of UK corporations are delegating responsibility for risk management rather than taking direct ownership of it themselves, according to initial findings emanating from research carried out on behalf of Airmic
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AnalysisFerma leader underlines closer teamwork efforts with Airmic
Airmic and Ferma (the Federation of European Risk Management Associations) are working together more closely than ever, said Ferma president Peter den Dekker in his opening address to the Airmic conference in Manchester
