Guernsey Insurance Mergers And Acquisitions (M&A)

Guernsey's position as Europe's leading captive insurance domicile has made the jurisdiction renowned for insurance activity - a large proportion of which provides...

Guernsey's position as Europe's leading captive insurance domicile has made the jurisdiction renowned for insurance activity...

The establishment of Zenkyoren RE Ltd., a new Guernsey-based reinsurer by one of Japan's largest co-operative insurance organisations, marks a significant development in global reinsurance strategy. This move demonstrates how sophisticated international insurers are leveraging Guernsey's regulatory framework and structuring capabilities to diversify catastrophe risk exposure and access alternative capital markets.

Guernsey Finance celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Monte Carlo Champagne Reception during Les Rendez-Vous de Septembre, Europe's largest insurance conference. Industry leaders gathered to discuss Guernsey's growing role as a leading hub for reinsurance, insurance-linked securities, and captives, while addressing current market challenges including pricing pressures and the need for underwriting discipline in an increasingly complex global risk environment.

The Airmic Guernsey Conference 2025 will examine how insurance structures and captive solutions can strengthen organizational resilience amid an increasingly complex global risk environment. Industry leaders and risk managers will gather to explore emerging protection gaps, regulatory developments, and innovative approaches to risk financing. With keynote speaker Jamil Qureshi and practical case studies, the event will showcase how captives are evolving to meet the demands of an interconnected and unpredict

Guernsey is well known as Europe's largest captive insurance domicile and number four in the world.

Guernsey Finance serves as a joint government and industry initiative dedicated to promoting and connecting Guernsey as a leading international finance centre. The organization operates from its registered office at Somers House in St Peter Port, facilitating the island's position in global financial markets.

As businesses face an evolving risk landscape, captive insurance is emerging as a mainstream solution for corporate risk management. Guernsey's century-plus experience in captive insurance...

The insurance-linked securities market is evolving through tokenisation and blockchain technology, with recent transactions demonstrating how digital infrastructure can streamline collateralised reinsurance processes.

Regulation of Guernsey's insurance industry is meeting current international standards, according to a report published by the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS).

Briefing Summary:This document summarises certain key aspects of Guernsey taxation law for the calendar years 2025 and 2026.

The Cayman Islands investment funds sector continues to evolve with significant regulatory updates affecting reporting requirements and the introduction of a new framework for tokenised funds. Key changes include modifications to Common Reporting Standards and Economic Substance filing procedures, alongside the implementation of legislation enabling digital token representation of fund interests.

The Cayman Islands has introduced significant regulatory developments for digital assets, including a dedicated framework for tokenised funds, enhanced AML and sanctions rules, and strengthened market conduct requirements for virtual asset service providers. These changes provide greater regulatory certainty while reinforcing the jurisdiction's position as a leading hub for digital assets and fintech innovation.

The British Virgin Islands is advancing its position in the digital assets space through the implementation of CRS 2.0 and progress towards CARF, while single-asset, closed-ended vehicles are gaining traction for tokenised funds and blockchain projects. These regulatory developments and structural innovations are reshaping how crypto assets and real world asset tokenisation projects can be efficiently structured in this jurisdiction.

The Population Management Law, 2016 is to come into force on 3 April 2017.

The British Virgin Islands investment funds sector demonstrates continued resilience with sustained growth in Approved Funds and Private Investment Funds, while the Approved Investment Manager regime maintains strong momentum with 1,337 active managers as of Q1 2026.

New CIMA Rules effective September 2026 will transform anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance for Cayman Islands investment funds, elevating previous guidance to directly enforceable requirements. Fund governing bodies face enhanced responsibilities including mandatory annual AML training, independent audit requirements, and stricter AMLCO independence standards. Understanding these practical implications and preparing appropriate compliance frameworks will be essential for funds and their service p

Jeremy Garrood, a Partner in Carey Olsen's Dispute resolution team appeared in the Royal Court of Jersey on Friday 26 January 2018 instructed by the UK Official Receiver to apply for the appointment of Jersey liquidators ...

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has introduced new enforceable Rules on anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance, effective September 18, 2026. These Rules transform previous guidance into directly enforceable requirements, establishing clear obligations for regulated entities including mandatory annual training for governing bodies, independent audit requirements, and enhanced AMLCO independence standards.

The Population Management (Guernsey) Law, 2016 (the Law) requires everyone who lives and/or works in Guernsey (and who is aged 16 or over...