Combining multinational with captive fronting

In this podcast Zurich’s Carin Gantenbein, Global Head Multinational Network Management and Joshua Nyaberi, Head of Captive Fronting, explore the critical role of a robust global network in ensuring smooth and effective fronting operations for captives. You will learn how multinational programs support regulatory and tax compliance, facilitate efficient premium pooling, and enhance both credibility and market access.

Key topics include the growing interest in pure fronting structures, where captives retain all risk, and the motivations behind these arrangements. The conversation highlights important considerations in managing captive programs, such as quality, speed, network collaboration, and the impact of digitalization on process efficiency.

Additional insights cover the complexities of issuing local versus master policies, the role of Financial Interest Clauses (FinC) in multinational programs, and how innovation across captive domiciles is shaping risk management strategies. The episode also discusses advancements in technology and data analytics that empower captive clients with more seamless, agile, and tailored solutions.

Tune in for practical insights and strategies to navigate captive fronting, compliance, and network management in a rapidly evolving industry.

Podcast Speakers:

• Carin Gantenbein, Global Head of Network Management, Zurich Multinational
• Joshua Nyaberi, Head of Captive Fronting, Zurich Commercial Insurance

This podcast, originally published on December 3, 2025, is produced in cooperation with Global Captive Podcast and has been published on their webpage.

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