UK captive and ILS overhaul could sow future risks, Fitch warns

The UK government’s planned insurance-linked securities (ILS) and captive overhaul won’t rattle London market credit quality, for now, but could sow systemic risks down the line, Fitch Ratings warns.

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UK captive and ILS overhaul could sow future risks, Fitch warns

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