Cayman Finance championed the jurisdiction’s insurance industry at two major United States conferences over consecutive weeks, attending InsurTech Insights in New York and the US Captive Summit in Chicago to engage insurers and advisers across the North American market.
Building connections in New York
At InsurTech Insights, one of the sector’s largest international events, a Cayman delegation that included Brittany MacVicar, Associate Director for Insurance and Reinsurance at Cayman Finance and Haymond Rankin, Associate Director for Banking, Fintech and Virtual Assets, met existing and prospective US stakeholders.
During the New York programme, Cayman Finance participated in a breakfast event hosted by Moore, where representatives shared insights on the jurisdiction with advisers, intermediaries and business leaders. Cayman Finance also hosted a networking reception that brought together professionals from across the financial services industry, creating opportunities to strengthen existing relationships and establish new connections within the US market.
“These conferences give Cayman the opportunity to engage directly with US stakeholders and reinforce the jurisdiction’s standing as a leading centre for insurance and highlight the growth of insurtech in the jurisdiction,” said Brittany MacVicar. “Maintaining these relationships ensures decision-makers across the market understand the strength of Cayman’s expertise and experience.”
The delegation then joined the opening events of InsurTech Insights USA, engaging with insurance innovators, technology providers and industry leaders from around the world. The conference is part of Cayman Finance’s ongoing strategy to strengthen relationships with industry participants, raise awareness of Cayman’s insurtech capabilities, and reinforce the jurisdiction’s position as a major insurance hub.
“Building and maintaining strong relationships remains fundamental to effective business development,” said Ms MacVicar. “Our time in New York provided an excellent opportunity to connect with industry stakeholders, showcase the strengths of the Cayman Islands and ensure we remain engaged in discussions around the future of insurance innovation.”
Showcasing Cayman’s captive expertise
Following the New York programme, Brittany MacVicar travelled to Chicago to attend the US Captive Summit, one of North America’s leading captive insurance conferences. As a Gold Sponsor, Cayman Finance joined the Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC) in highlighting the depth of expertise, regulatory strength and service capabilities that have helped establish the Cayman Islands as one of the world’s largest captive insurance domiciles.
The conference provided an opportunity to engage with captive owners, risk managers, advisors and service providers, while reinforcing Cayman’s reputation for innovation, stability and responsiveness in a rapidly evolving market.
Cayman’s presence was also reflected in the conference agenda, with industry leaders contributing to discussions on key developments affecting the sector. James Trundle, Chair of IMAC, moderated a panel examining regulatory responses to changing market conditions, while Kevin Poole, IMAC’s General Manager, led a session exploring multinational captive programmes and the practical considerations involved in operating across multiple jurisdictions.
Discussions at the conference covered several themes shaping the future of captive insurance, including the growing role of artificial intelligence, digital assets and parametric insurance solutions, as well as the importance of maintaining strong governance frameworks to support innovation.
“The US Captive Summit is an important forum for discussing the opportunities and challenges facing the industry,” said Brittany MacVicar. “It was particularly encouraging to see Cayman professionals playing a significant role in the conference programme and contributing to discussions on regulation, governance and multinational captive structures. These conversations demonstrate the strength of Cayman’s insurance sector and the value of maintaining close relationships with the US market.”
Continuing international engagement
The two conferences provided valuable opportunities to promote the Cayman Islands’ insurance industry, strengthen strategic relationships and engage with organisations actively shaping the future of insurance and risk management.
Cayman Finance will continue its programme of international engagement at insurance conferences throughout the year, including RIMS Canada, ITC Vegas and ASHRM. It will also support IMAC’s Cayman Captive Forum in December, the jurisdiction’s flagship captive insurance conference, which attracts risk managers, insurers, captive owners and advisers from across the international market. Demand for this year’s event is strong, with 50 per cent of delegate passes sold on the first day registration opened.
