David C. Self, Chair, CIRCA Board of Directors

Steve McIntosh, CEO, Cayman Finance

The Hon. André M. Ebanks MP, Deputy Premier; Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, Minister for Investment, Innovation, and Social Development

So why Cayman? Hear from our panel of experts on why Cayman is thriving as a reinsurance domicile, and how you can set your reinsurer up for success. We’ll discuss the key pillars of Cayman’s reinsurance industry, the role of service providers, and critical regulatory, tax and actuarial matters to consider when establishing a reinsurance entity in the Cayman Islands.

Session Sponsor: PwC Cayman Islands

Moderated by Harvey Gowers, KPMG

Panelists:
John Forni, Grant Thornton
Robert Humphreys, PWC
Jacob MacAdam, Appleby
Suzanne Sadlier, Artex Risk Solutions

There has been a significant amount of innovation in insurance over the last decade and technology has enabled insurance to become a more efficient and effective form of risk transfer. Cayman, in particular has become an attractive destination for insurtechs who are seeking a more forward thinking and aligned regulatory and business environment. We will learn how insurtechs are creating new products, enabling new markets, improving partner value propositions, and also building reinsurance vehicles to enable and accelerate their businesses.

Session Sponsor: Deloitte

Moderated by Brian O’Reilly, Greenlight Re

Panelists:
Jamie Crystal, MIC Global
Brock Noland, Vertical Insure
Justin Villiers, Scription.ai

Hear the experts discuss emerging macro regulatory topics in the reinsurance industry, get insights on how and when these projects are likely to be implemented, what impact these may have onshore and internationally and gain some understanding of the interplay of these with a growing Cayman reinsurance industry

Session Sponsor: Milliman

Moderated by Derek Stenson, Conyers

Panelists:
Kathy Belfi, KB Regulatory Solutions
Kara Ebanks, CIMA
Brad Mazur, AM Best

Hear from industry experts and life & annuity reinsurers operating in Cayman, what are the emerging strategic topics of relevance to their current and future businesses.

Session Sponsor: Knighthead Annuity & Life Assurance Company

Moderated by Stephen Kuzyk, Deloitte

Panelists:
Prannoy Chaudhury, Milliman
Gary Dombowsky, Knighthead Annuity & Life Assurance Company
Jeff Mulholland, RAS Company
Imran Siddiqui, Talcott Financial Group

The Cayman Islands is not only an ideal place to do business, it is also an exceptional place to live. Learn why professionals from all over the world relocate to this idyllic destination and gain insights from industry experts into the relocation process – from moving you, your family and your teams, to purchasing real estate and more.

A Presentation by:

Jennifer Ebanks, Dart
Cline Glidden, Ogier
Claudia Philipsz-Jones, Expertise

Hear from longstanding P&C reinsurers in Cayman and more recent entrants. Learn about their businesses, their journeys to date and what the future may hold.

Session Sponsor: Grant Thornton Cayman Islands

Moderated by Lesley Thompson, WTW

Panelists:
Brian Green, Topsail Re
Greg Richardson, Greenlight Re
Brandon Smith, Accelerant Re
Matt Tierney, Grant Thornton

The past few years have seen an influx of asset managers into the reinsurance space. This session will feature a conversation between two prominent individuals from two leading asset managers—Raj Krishnan, CIO of Ares Insurance Solutions; and Paul Forestell, Managing Partner of Brookfield Insurance Solutions—as we explore the key characteristics of the reinsurance market that make it attractive generally and specifically in the Cayman Islands.

Session Sponsor: Marsh/Oliver Wyman

Moderated by Kramer Howell, Oliver Wyman

A Conversation with:
Paul Forestell, Brookfield Insurance Solutions
Raj Krishnan, Ares Insurance Solutions

The Hon. André M. Ebanks MP, Deputy Premier; Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, Minister for Investment, Innovation, and Social Development

Sponsored by Aureum Re