In a speech delivered on 25 June 2026, Gan Kim Yong, chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, announced that MAS would soon consult on introducing protected cell companies. The proposed structure would allow assets and liabilities to be separated within individual cells under a common core entity, while sharing infrastructure. MAS presented this as a way to widen access to captive insurance and support alternative risk transfer, including

Adriana Scherzinger has a rich background in the insurance industry, which has been highlighted by her recent appointment as Zurich Insurance Group’s group head of captives. She has been with Zurich since 2005, having held various significant roles across different regions, including Latin America and the Middle East, and more recently in the U.S. and Switzerland​​. Scherzinger’s educational background includes an Executive MBA from Fundação Getulio Vargas in Brazil

In a landmark move for the Italian insurance sector, energy giant Enel has confirmed the establishment of its first onshore captive insurance company, set to commence operations on January 1, 2024. This strategic decision involves merging Enel Insurance NV, currently based in the Netherlands, into this innovative Italian reinsurance captive. This pivotal step reflects a growing confidence among major Italian corporations in the evolving regulatory landscape, particularly with the