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Best's Review Explores Global Captive Domiciles

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the August issue, Best’s Review looks at the escalating competition among captive insurance domiciles. Europe, Hong Kong and various U.S. states are vying to bring captive insurance to their jurisdictions given the fees generated and the benefits to the business environment for companies and organizations. Meanwhile, Bermuda’s new corporate tax may create anxiety for larger captives. Read the full story in “Courting Captives: Domiciles Seek To Win New Business.”

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