Summer 2021
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Cover story: The new guard
A growing number of women are ascending to the most senior positions at Bermuda-based re/insurance companies. Bermuda:Re+ILS spoke to Liz Breeze of Hiscox Re & ILS about the current state of play.
Women in Hamilton
The 2021 Women in Hamilton special report profiles eight women who are making their mark in Bermuda’s risk transfer landscape.
Survey: Talent
Bermuda:Re+ILS asked readers to share their thoughts on replenishing the talent pool as the baby-boomers retire in increasing numbers.
Smooth operators
Meet Bermuda’s Unsung Heroes, the people who work behind the scenes and help ensure their businesses operate smoothly and the deals get done.
Keeping the show on the road
RenaissanceRe has singled out its entire facilities and office administration and IT teams for recognition as Unsung Heroes.
Women in Hamilton
The complete list of Bermuda’s influential women in re/insurance, profiled in special reports since 2015.
A Bermudian twist on disruption
Aon has partnered with insurtech Nayms to launch the first blockchain-enabled placement of insurance.
Sandbox & hub: an introduction to innovation
Recognising the growing importance of disruptive innovation, three years ago the BMA launched two parallel innovation tracks. Here is a progress report.
Survey: Digitisation
Digitisation may be a buzzword in the re/insurance industry right now, but there’s still a long way to go, according to Bermuda:Re+ILS readers.
Survey: Run-off
Bermuda:Re+ILS asked readers to share their thoughts on the legacy market.
ESG: investor pressure adds momentum
Investor pressure is emerging as an important driver of ESG action, particularly for reinsurers, says AM Best.
Bermuda—Life
BILTIR: mature beyond its years
In June BILTIR celebrated its 10th birthday. Bermuda:Re+ILS caught up with two executives who have been instrumental in its success over that period.
Feeling the music in the maths
Amy Ellison is the new CEO of L&G Re in Bermuda, making her the latest in a growing number of women to ascend to the highest ranks of the industry.
Bermuda: the choice for Athora Life Re
Athora Life Re has benefited from an excellent talent pool and a supportive regulatory environment, CEO Amy Ponnampalam tells Bermuda:Re+ILS.
Resolute about growth
Bermuda:Re+ILS sat down with Steve Hales, chief of Resolution Life’s reinsurance arm, to discuss opportunities, challenges and future plans.
Bermuda—ILS
Pushing the frontiers of ILS
ESG strategies are now taking centre-stage. Herbie Lloyd, CIO of non-life at Securis Investment Partners, tells Bermuda:Re+ILS more.
Taking responsibility in investing
ESG principles are gaining traction in the insurance-linked securities market, Bermuda:Re+ILS heard from Cory Anger, managing director at GC Securities.
Appealing to the ESG crowd
A wider debate is needed about what goals governments want to pursue, says Tom Libassi, managing partner at ILS Capital Management.
ILS news in brief
A roundup of some of the top stories from recent weeks.
