Session spotlight: The new UK captive regime: what, where, when and how?
The UK chancellor’s announcement that it will support the creation of a regime for captives in the UK has been very well received in the UK risk and insurance management community. One leading captive expert has suggested that if done well the UK could become the world’s biggest captive domicile in 10 years. This session will investigate how exactly the regime will be created, what types of captives will be formed and how the London market can support the initiative among other important questions for risk managers.
Thursday 2 October | 15:45-16:30 BST
Speakers: Julia Graham, CEO, AIRMIC; Caroline Wagstaff, CEO, London Market Group; Rob Geraghty, International Sales Leader, Marsh Captive Solutions; Graham McCarthy, Partner, McGill & Partners
This session will address the following core questions:
- UK captive regime: What’s the status, timeline and future of the UK onshore captive plan?
- Location strategy: Why choose the UK over traditional offshore captive centres?
- Captive scope: What types of captives will the new regime support (e.g. PCCs, third-party writers)?
- London market advantage: How do Lloyd’s and the wider market boost the UK’s captive appeal?
- Capability & talent: Does London have the expertise to support captives, and how can gaps be filled?
- Global positioning: Can the UK become a leading domicile and attract global captives?
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2025 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
While global headlines suggest rising nationalism and de-globalisation, businesses are navigating a new multipolar world—not turning inward, but adapting to it. Risk and insurance professionals are at the forefront, facing escalating challenges: geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, climate risks, social inflation and ongoing supply chain disruption. The need for a coordinated, compliant, controlled global insurance programme is greater than ever.
This year’s conference tackles this evolving risk landscape, offering insights into how global political shifts and emerging threats are impacting corporate risk. Learn how to build coordinated, compliant, and resilient global insurance programmes that provide a level of certainty and protection for multinational operations and their subsidiaries in an unpredictable world.
This annual conference is your opportunity to stay ahead of risk, enhance programme effectiveness and connect with colleagues across the industry. Join us on 2 October to strengthen your strategy and stay prepared for what’s next.
KEY CONFERENCE FEATURES

Risk landscape
How will growing political tensions and political unrest, as well as supply chain disruption, potential trade wars and increasing reliance on technology affect global programmes?
Value for money
Gain insights on obtaining the best deals from the insurance market and demonstrating effective risk management in a hard market environment. Our industry experts will discuss how to use captives and how new technology and digitalisation are improving claims managment.
Networking opportunities
Benefit from over 4 hours of networking breaks. Participants will have ample time to meet with peers, industry professionals and solution providers. This event will provide a collaborative environment where individuals can share experiences, insights and innovative strategies for optimising global insurance programmes.
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The Global Programmes Europe annual conference is a premier event that brings together a unique gathering of European corporate risk and insurance managers and their risk transfer partners.
Join us at Global Programmes Europe 2025 in London for an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your strategic decision-making and enhance the resilience of your organisation's global insurance programmes.
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