Jul 25, 2025

Cayman Captive Forum 2025 Keynote Speakers Announced

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George Town, Grand Cayman, July 25 2025 – The Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC) has announced two keynote speakers for this year’s Cayman Captive Forum, set for December 2-4 at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.

Joining the keynote lineup is Rashmi Airan, a globally recognised speaker and transformation expert whose powerful story of adversity and resilience has inspired audiences around the world.

As an Ivy League-educated attorney, Rashmi built a successful career spanning investment banking, entrepreneurship, and academia, until one critical misstep led to a federal prison sentence that reshaped her life. Today, she draws on her personal journey and 30 years of experience in finance and law to challenge audiences to embrace vulnerability, lead with integrity, and build cultures grounded in accountability and courageous growth. Her signature RISE Process™ is a framework for leaders navigating change and uncertainty, making her keynote a compelling addition to this year’s Forum.

IMAC’s second highly-anticipated keynote speaker is Chris Lemons, a deep-sea saturation diver whose extraordinary true story of survival captivated global audiences.

In 2012, Chris survived a catastrophic accident on the seabed after his lifeline was severed, leaving him with no heat, light, or breathable gas for over 40 minutes. His miraculous survival was chronicled in the acclaimed Netflix/BBC documentary “Last Breath”, which has also been adapted into a major motion picture released in early 2025. Chris’s powerful keynote will explore themes of risk, resilience and the limits of human endurance – making it a must-attend for this year’s Forum delegates.

“We’re excited about this year’s keynote speakers,” said Michael Wild, Chair of the Cayman Captive Forum Committee. “Both Rashmi and Chris bring compelling stories and unique perspectives that should resonate with our audience. We look forward to welcoming them both to the Forum this December.”

Michael Wild, IMAC Forum Committee Chair

Registration for Cayman Captive Forum 2025 is still open. As the world’s largest captive insurance conference, the event is expected to attract over 1,500 delegates for three days of educational and networking opportunities. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, visit: https://imac-old.avmstaging.com/captive-forum/

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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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