Over a century of captive-specific regulatory and market expertise
More than 40 percent of UK FTSE 100 companies hold a Guernsey captive, reflecting close ties to the London market
Fast-track authorisation available for qualifying cells, with typical licensing in four to eight weeks
Long-standing use of the cell company structure for shared and rent-a-captive arrangements
Key considerations
Requires at least one Guernsey-resident director and an independent director
Minimum paid-up capital starts at £100,000 for general business and £250,000 for long-term business, plus an annual own solvency capital assessment (OSCA) the board must calculate itself
As a Crown Dependency outside the EU, Guernsey has not sought full Solvency II equivalence, which may matter for groups with EU regulatory considerations
A Guernsey-licensed insurance manager must be engaged; confirm current capital and fee figures with the GFSC or a licensed manager
Each card shows how that provider relates to Guernsey — headquartered here, an office here, or serving the domicile.
Artex Risk Solutions is an alternative risk and insurance management business operating under the Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. group. It provides captive feasibility, formation and ongoing management; single-parent, group and cell captive solutions; actuarial and risk advisory services; reinsurance and claims-management support; capital-markets administration; and legacy and run-off solutions.
Guernsey-based licensed commercial insurance manager providing management and general representative services for entities writing long-term insurance business, including life insurance companies and branches.
