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Cutts-Watson Consulting Limited

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The name you can depend on.

CWC specialises in Captive Insurance Consulting and offers a range of services to a broad variety of captive insurance stakeholders, all designed to help your business reach its full potential.

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Our
Purpose

CWC was created to allow organisations access to the accumulated knowledge, insight and delivery of solutions that Malcolm Cutts-Watson and a number of other captive insurance experts, have gathered over their lifetimes.

We are not bound by convention and look to challenge the status quo in a constructive manner.

Our solutions are pragmatic based on years of experience and will be delivered on time and in budget.

We like to think of us as :

Captive insurance experts that have been there.
The name you can depend on.
Your trusted advisor.
Strategies that work

we have no limits

Our Services

Below are the key pillars that we categorise the CWC services. Explore the complete list of services here.

Stakeholders

Captive industry stakeholders need to be fully informed of developments, new products and services and best practice in their own and related areas

Partners

CWC will work in harmony with you and your other advisors, such as your insurance broker, to ensure a joined-up captive risk management strategy for your organisation.

Human Capital

Through our Education. Development. & Career services, CWC empower and enhance the knowledge and standards of the individuals & companies in the Captive Industry.

Employment of Talent

The need for, and the ability to demonstrate, proper governance of the captive has never been higher in response to increased scrutiny from within and outside your organisation. We are passionate advocates for the improved oversight and challenge that an effective corporate governance regime delivers. Our consultants can provide the following independent roles:

1. Non-Executive Directorship.
2. Short Term Consignment.
3. Event Participants.

First In Industry Products

Our
Products

we aren't afraid of trying new things

Clients &
Business Partners

CWC will work in harmony with you and your other advisors, such as your insurance broker, to ensure a joined-up captive risk management strategy for your organisation.

Worldclass Consultants

Meet Our
Team

"A seasoned captive practitioner and consultant, Malcolm has gathered vast experience over 4 decades working in different domiciles and advising companies and regulatory bodies across the world."

Malcolm Cutts-WatsonFounder, MD

“With 25 in the captive insurance industry, Niall is recognised for strategic thinking and business innovation. He holds the ACII, FPC & Chartered Insurer along with various accounting, marketing & computer vocations.”

Niall LucasCOO

“Longstanding experience in on & offshore environments most recently as a Non Executive Director with a London market insurance Company. Experienced in feasibility studies, regulatory matters and the set up of insurance subsidiaries for global multi national corporations.”

Paul WakefieldConsultant

“Graham has spent over 35 years working in the captive industry. He has a wealth of experience in all aspects of a captive’s life cycle including feasibility, formation, management, revalidation and de-risking.”

Graham PowellConsultant

“Conor Jennings FCII, FIRM, TEP is an insurance and risk management professional of many years’ experience. He has lived and worked in Ireland, UK, Asia, Guernsey, BVI and more recently in the Cayman Islands.”

Conor JenningsConsultant

“Guernsey based chartered accountant with c30 years’ experience spent in practice. Recently retired as partner and head of Advisory for KPMG in the Channel Islands.”

Ashley PaxtonProject Consultant

“A seasoned captive practitioner and consultant, finance industry experience with over 25 years world class knowledge.”

Dominic WheatleyConsultant

“A seasoned chartered insurance risk manager with 3 decades of insurance and reinsurance experience in conventional and captive sectors across Europe and the Middle East.”

James PortelliConsultant

We Will Help You Every Step Of The Way

Whatever captive or risk financing issue you face, Cutts-Watson Consulting would be delighted to listen to your story.

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New Executive appointments at Cutts-Watson Consulting

Niall Lucas January 14, 2022

After 6 years of successful trading and to position itself for its next stage of growth, Cutts-Watson Consulting (CWC) announces 2 key appointments:
Dominic Wheatley – Managing Director
Graham Powell – Head of Consulting

THE CONTINUED RISE OF CAPTIVES

Niall Lucas December 3, 2021

The buying behaviour of captive owners
have been observed at a portfolio level over
many years. Generally speaking, Zurich’s
international captive portfolio has shown
a growing premium reinsurance share to
250 captives. The following discussion will
provide a view whether captive owners have
reacted to changing market requirements.