Fifteenth century case could help clarify case law on PCCs, claims lawyer

Nigel Feetham, a senior partner at law firm Hassans International and author of a number of books, has found a surviving report of fifteenth century litigation from the archives of Bruges that relates to a business structure used by the Medici Bank (the Medieval bank owned by the famous Florentine family) designed specifically to segregate assets and liabilities in a similar way that a PCC does today.

Already registered?

For multi-user price options, or to check if your company has an existing subscription that we can add you to for FREE, please email Adrian Tapping at atapping@newtonmedia.co.uk

More on this story

Insurance

HDI puts service at heart of captive growth

12 June 2026 From multinational programme management to sustainability linked risks, HDI Global believes bespoke solutions, global reach and exceptional service are the key ingredients for captive success.

Insurance

Why Guernsey’s experience and innovation continue to drive captive insurance growth

12 June 2026 William Lewis explains why Guernsey’s regulatory expertise, innovative structures and mature captive ecosystem continue to attract organisations seeking greater control over risk.

Insurance

Florida commercial property E&S data hint at structural shifts in flows

12 June 2026 Premiums fell as policy counts surged, pointing to deeper shifts than just rate softening.