Bermuda Captive Conference Marks 20 Years, Anticipates over 400 Attendees

The Bermuda Captive Conference is marking its 20th anniversary on September 9–10, 2024, at the newly renovated PIER 6 in Hamilton, Bermuda. Organizers anticipate over 400 attendees at the event.

This year's theme, "Navigating Captive Horizons," features a lineup of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focused on the latest trends in captive insurance. The agenda, developed by the Bermuda Captive Network's Agenda Committee, addresses key topics such as innovative strategies and Bermuda's regulatory framework.

Some key sessions include the following.

• Conference welcome and keynote address. Bermuda Captive Conference Chair Thomas McMahon and the Hon. Jason Hayward, minister of Economy and Labour, will discuss Bermuda's economic outlook.
• Jurisdictional excellence. Bermuda's leadership in regulation, with quick insights on data privacy and ownership disclosures.
• Captive wealth. A session on managing investment strategies for sustainable growth.
• Benefits of risk-pooling and managing general agents (MGAs). Focus on optimizing captives through risk pooling and MGA strategies.
• Parametric innovations. Exploring how parametric solutions can fill coverage gaps and manage geopolitical risks.
• (Re)insurance markets. An overview of trends in capacity and rates in the (re)insurance sector.
• Corporate income tax in Bermuda. A session addressing the impact of upcoming corporate tax changes on captives.

The event will also celebrate its 20th year with special recognitions, including the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Captive Hall of Fame, which honors captives domiciled in Bermuda for 25 years. This year's inductees include Bread Reinsurance Ltd. and S&S Reinsurance Ltd., among others.

In addition to the educational sessions, there will be several networking events, including receptions, breakfasts, and lunches sponsored by leading industry partners such as Milliman, Comerica Bank, Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, and Truist Bank. These companies are also valued sponsors of Captive.com.

This year's conference will also offer continuing professional education credits through the International Center for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE), which is also celebrating its 20th anniversary.

"This year's program reflects our legacy and forward-looking approach," said Thomas McMahon, executive vice president of Davies Captive Management and chair of the Bermuda Captive Conference.

For more details or to register, visit the Bermuda Captive Conference website.