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Strength, diversity and innovation

Bermuda is a jurisdiction that prides itself on its regulatory excellence, which is what separates us from many other jurisdictions, the Hon David Burt, JP, MP, Premier of Bermuda, writes.

Relevant, competitive, responsive: Bermuda’s re/insurers stay ahead

Bermuda’s re/insurers continue to evolve and respond to the ever-changing risk needs of the world, writes John Huff, chief executive officer of the ABIR.

Roundtable: DEI

Diversity, equity, and inclusion policies have become a priority for many of Bermuda’s international companies, but it can be a thorny issue, as a panel of senior leaders from the Island discussed.

Roundtable: ILS

Bermuda remains the world-leader in ILS and as the sector becomes ever-more entwined with other forms of risk transfer, the Island continues to innovate.

Roundtable: Life and Long-term Re/insurance

Bermuda’s robust long-term re/insurance sector is well-positioned to support demands for life and annuity products, which form a fundamental part of policyholders’ retirement and financial planning.

Roundtable: Insurtech

Bermuda is rapidly becoming a focus for insurtechs seeking the island’s expertise, the accessibility of capital and its regulatory regime. This discussion explored the growth and health of the insurtech sector on Bermuda.

Roundtable: ESG

The importance of ESG standards has rocketed up the agenda of all re/insurers—but for Bermuda the issues has even greater pertinence given the Island’s strong links to climate science.

Roundtable: Reinsurance

Against a backdrop of rising loss costs and inflation, many reinsurers remain cautious. This discussion examined the dynamics around rates, the role of startups and alternative capital and the renewals.

Bermuda eyes new highs for ILS

As Bermuda positions itself to become a global leader in climate risk finance solutions, the ILS sector’s potential on the Island could be more than anyone ever imagined, writes Jo Stanton, chair of ILS Bermuda.

Building a new pillar

Bermuda’s life industry has become an extensive marketplace, but there could be much more growth potential ahead, says Martin Laframboise, executive director of BILTIR.

Roundtable: Legacy Re/insurance

Bermuda’s legacy sector has grown quickly in recent years with new capital pouring in and many of the global players redomiciling to Bermuda.