Managers of Wealth Offshore

HSBC formally re-opens King Street branch following extensive refurbishment

As part of the refurbishment, the branch facilities have received a significant upgrade providing an improved customer-friendly layout

Carrick enters into LPT with Brazilian reinsurer

Carrick UK Services will assume the UK Branch’s staff and operations as part of the transaction.

Brookfield Re gets approval for new HQ

We acknowledge that the building exceeds the currently permitted height and we see that as indicative of the future for Hamilton.

Validus swung to profit before sale to RenRe

Validus Specialty brought $34 million in nine-month revenues and just under $2 million in profits.

DIFC, Guernsey Finance collaborate to unlock dynamic economic growth

The agreement fosters sustainable finance innovation within the two International Financial Centres

S&P confirms Channel Islands' credit ratings

S&P has also confirmed that there is no change to the long and short-term sovereign credit rating for Jersey, at AA-/A-1+, with the outlook stable.

Melville Douglas shortlisted for Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2024

This honour comes on the back of another successful year in which the firm has grown global assets under management to over £3.1 billion.

MSE trading report for week ending January 12, 2024

Mixed signals dominate second trading week

Apollo, Athene to partner with PGA Tour star Patrick Cantlay

His relentless pursuit of excellence, commitment to his craft and rigorous approach to the game aligns with our approach to investing.

Bermuda registers lowest number of new re/insurers since 2016

Three Class 3 insurers and two Class 3A insurers were also registered.

S&P upgrades ratings of Essent Group subsidiaries

S&P’s rationale in support of the ratings upgrade includes an improved view of Essent’s capital adequacy resulting from the implementation of S&P’s revised capital adequacy methodology

Insurance results better than expected for 2023

This was attributed to strong technical results, unrealised capital gains and higher investment rates.

2023: Review of the Guernsey property market

It is important to remember that, owing to the more limited stock, prices on the Open Market are subject to greater fluctuation than the local market

Everest Re forms unified global specialties business

Mr Taylor is a seasoned industry leader with more than 25 years’ experience across specialty business lines.

Apex Group completes acquisition of Retransform

The business serves more than 300 customers ranging from individual owner operators to some of the world’s biggest real estate asset, fund and property managers.

Compre acquires €200m in reserves in deals with Euro insurers

The identities of the international insurance groups were not disclosed.

Apex Group closes deal for Retransform

“Retransform’s industry leading solutions, plus Apex’s expertise, will be a compelling, and unique, offer for real estate funds as we go into 2024.”

Finance firms encouraged to celebrate future industry leaders through 2024 annual Rising Stars Awards

For the first time ever this year there will be an insurance category.

Small businesses encouraged to hire more part-time workers as NIB rate hike looms

For many years now, actuarial reports have warned that the NIB fund is depleting.

Positive feelings among CFOs

Finance leaders also expect price and wage pressures to soften over the next two years.

AIM and Hedge Funds