Join industry leaders at the Insurance Risk & Capital Bermuda Conference, 29 October

The agenda features panels that will discuss all aspects of enterprise risk management and investment strategy, with a special focus on the issues affecting Bermuda's market.

This conference will provide a platform for thought leaders to exchange ideas and compare strategies for navigating their way through the sector's latest challenges.

Some of the topics that will be discussed at the conference include:

Strengthening Bermuda's place on the global stage

A C-suite panel discussion exploring the 5–10-year global threat landscape and its implications for Bermuda.

Moderated by Katie Partington Howarth, chief capital officer at Ariel Re, with panellists Anthony Shapella, group chief underwriting officer at SiriusPoint; Jamie Schmerer, SVP, enterprise risk at Fortitude Re; John M. Huff, president & CEO of ABIR; and Timothy Gasaatura, president & CEO of Oceanview Reinsurance.

Supervisors in conversation

A panel discussion among regulators addressing key priorities for the year ahead.

Moderated by Chris Cundy, managing editor at InsuranceERM, featuring Ricardo Garcia, managing director at the Bermuda Monetary Authority; Judith L. French, director at the Ohio Department of Insurance; and Xavier Solano, assistant director and head of prudential regulation at the Association of British Insurers.

Keynote oceanside chat

Chantal Cardinez, chief executive officer at Hannover Re Bermuda, will deliver a keynote conversation providing insights into leadership, resilience, and Bermuda's evolving role in global reinsurance.

Geopolitical risk and global macroeconomic uncertainty – The role of the US going forward

This session will explore the impact of the Trump administration's policies on global trade and financial markets, and the potential reformation of geopolitical alliances.

Moderated by Vincent Huck, editor at Insurance Asset Risk, with panellists Amar Singh, investment director, portfolio management at Legal & General Re; Guenter Kryszon, chief underwriting officer, US and Bermuda at Markel; and Jan Spindler, chief risk officer at Hannover Re Bermuda.

Navigating volatility and uncertainty 

Strategic risk priorities in a shifting landscape: This panel will focus on key industry headwinds and the top risk factors shaping strategic decision-making.

Moderated by Vinaya Sharma, actuary and managing director at Quantitative Risk Management, featuring Andrew Pryde, group chief risk officer at SiriusPoint; Julie McDonald, Bermuda chief risk officer at KKR Insurance; Paolo Fiandesio, chief risk officer at Soteria Re; and Sean Voien, Bermuda and Cayman CRO, head of insurance, products and model risk at Talcott Financial Group.

Private credit and its growing importance to the long-term industry

A discussion on the drivers behind insurers' increasing appetite for complex private credit exposure, including opportunities for value creation and improved risk management.

Moderated by Vincent Huck, editor at Insurance Asset Risk, with panellists Eric Henderson, SVP and chief risk officer at Athene Bermuda; Nirav Dangarwala, head of portfolio management, US at Resolution Life; and Matthew Roche, president at Serenova Re.

The challenge of insurance affordability and availability

Bridging the protection gap: This session will explore whether the industry is facing an "uninsurable world," the impact of extreme weather and secondary perils, and the pressures created by legal, regulatory, and inflationary forces.

Moderated by Chris Cundy, managing editor at InsuranceERM, with panellists Andrew Sooboodoo, chief risk officer at InEvo Re; Andy MacFarlane, head of climate at Axa XL; Collin Anderson, director of policy & regulation at ABIR; and Seamus Fearon, CEO international mortgage group at Arch Capital Group.

Towards a robust regulatory regime

Navigating new BMA requirements: This closing panel will examine the impacts of Bermuda's evolving regulatory framework.

Moderated by Chris Cundy, managing editor at InsuranceERM, featuring Clayton Chuah, director – consulting at Deloitte; Sylvia Oliveira, CEO at Wilton Re; William Coatesworth, deputy group CRO at Monument Re; and Yibo Hu, chief risk officer at Gibraltar Re and Lotus Re.

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