Managers of Wealth Offshore

Argus maintains excellent credit ratings

Argus Group’s risk-adjusted capitalisation is at the strongest level

Funding opportunities for Maltese entities to tackle major challenges in research and innovation projects

Funding opportunities available under the Missions Programme will create tangible impacts at European, national, regional and local level on societal challenges

Apex Group, Mosaic, Aon launch fund-insurance platform

Apex Protect provides broad fund D&O coverage

Mosaic marks seventh underwriting hub with Dubai office

Three specialist underwriters, along with a finance team member, are based at the new location—the seventh for Mosaic as it approaches its second anniversary next month.

New long-term reinsurer Kindley Re set for take-off

Kuvare, as sponsor of Kindley Re, will provide operational support to Kindley Re through its Bermudian-based service company.

Aquarian secures controlling interest in Somerset Re

The transaction partners Aquarian with existing strategic investors Hannover Re, the third-largest reinsurer in the world

RF Bank purchases Cayman financial advisory business

The acquisition is a key step in RF’s goal of building a financial advisory service in Cayman to provide a complete range of financial planning and investment services to Cayman residents.

Finance sector is going "strong"

The finance industry continues to be strong, we are seeing growth in many sectors and we know that there are significant numbers of vacant roles currently available.

Beazley launches first cyber cat bond

Beazley says this is the first time that a liquid Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) instrument has been created for cyber catastrophe risks.

TEAM publishes full-year results

The acquisitions of Omega and Concentric have enhanced our range of products and broadened our financial advice services.

Saffery Champness completes acquisition of Holdun Trust Limited

Following completion of the acquisition of Holdun Trust, Saffery Champness also announces the appointment of Andrew Needham as an Independent Director in Cayman.

Trium targets $500 million in cyber GWP

Earlier, both joined Aspen from cyber roles at Bermudian-headquartered Allied World Assurance Company.

R&Q Insurance Holdings in joint venture acquisition

The acquired subsidiary holds product liability claims relating to coal dust, asbestos, silica, and other exposures.

Local company simplifies real estate investments with crowdfunding

The company underscored all properties will be fully owned by investors

Alternative fund managers deliver value in volatile financial markets

The report provided a basis for discussion among the asset management industry professionals who attended the EY Annual Alternative Fund Symposium in Cayman Islands last month.

Conduit Re named as RBC’s top reinsurance stock pick

The bank also highlighted the reinsurer’s stated appetite for cat business.

Award for global services provider

Wouter Plantenga, ICS head of group client services, said: ‘This award is a reflection of the ambitious plans that JTC has globally, including seven acquisitions last year, of which five were in the US.

Energy performance certificates: improved value of property investment

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) measures the energy efficiency of a building; it also includes recommendations on what can be improved in a given property or building to better this performance

Year-end renewal one of the most challenging ever: Guy Carp

In a renewal season the broker described as extremely late, it said that, ultimately, placements were largely completed at client issued structures and pricing, without many of the requested modifications in coverage.

Everest Re announces passing of former investment chair

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Weber served in the US Army as a 1st Lieutenant and tank platoon leader in an armored cavalry regiment in Vietnam.

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