Sep 29, 2026

Agenda Announced for the 2026 Cayman Captive Forum

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George Town, Grand Cayman, September 29, 2026 – The Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC) has announced the agenda for the 2026 Cayman Captive Forum which takes place at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman from December 1-3.

“We are proud to present another powerful agenda that reflects the evolution of the global captive insurance industry,” said Michael Wild, Chair of the Cayman Captive Forum Committee.

This year, we have expanded Wednesday’s programme with the introduction of a third concurrent track, providing delegates with even greater scope and access to a broader range of content-rich sessions. Across the Forum, our sessions bring together a mix of perspectives – from regulators, industry leaders and innovators – designed to help captive owners and service providers navigate change and capture new opportunities.”

The three-day Cayman Captive Forum agenda includes keynote addresses, technical sessions, and interactive panels. Highlights include:

  • Opening keynote address by Chris Norton, a world-class speaker, author and high-performance coach whose extraordinary story of resilience has inspired millions around the world.
  • Insurance Market Update, presented by Daniel Aronson (Marsh).
  • The Hot Topic – AI Transformation, presented by Owen Lewis (KPMG Ireland).
  • Regulatory Update, from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA).
  • Second keynote address by Eric O’Neill, a cybersecurity expert, former FBI counterintelligence operative, attorney and bestselling author whose career spans espionage, national security and cybersecurity.
  • Beyond the Traditional Captive: New Ideas & Emerging Opportunities, presented by Dan Towle, (CICA), Brady Young (SRS), Sara J. Brundage (Honigman) and Zeb Holt (Artex Risk Solutions).
  • Developing a Five-Year Captive Strategic Plan, presented by Shane Caldwell (Community Insurance Group SPC), Bruce Whitmore (WTW), Martha Raymond (Commencement Re).
  • Winning Regulatory Confidence: Taking Reinsurance Innovation from Concept to Approval, presented by Tony De Quintal (KPMG) Karn Saroya (Re).
  • Beyond the Cap: Legislative Risk, Advocacy, and the Evolution of Healthcare Captives, presented by Tim Norton (Augusta Health/Lifecore Community), Angela Dignan (RCM&D), Yohann Regnard (Artex) and Kyle Surface (IRMS Actuary).

For the full agenda, click here.

Registration remains open, offering attendees access to world-class expertise and networking opportunities at the largest captive insurance event in the world. To learn more or to register, visit the Forum website here.

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About IMAC:

The Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC) represents the international insurance industry in the Cayman Islands. IMAC liaises with government and the regulator on the industry’s behalf and promotes innovation and international competitiveness to maintain Cayman’s advantageous market position. The Cayman Islands is one of the largest domiciles in the world for captives and a dominant jurisdiction for healthcare captives, group captives, catastrophe bonds and international reinsurance.

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