CIRCA

CIRCA is thrilled to welcome international attendees to ReConnect, the Cayman Islands’ only dedicated reinsurance conference. This highly anticipated event will take place at The Ritz-Carlton on April 10-11, bringing together industry leaders and experts for two days of insightful discussions, networking, and innovation. For those planning to attend from overseas, detailed information about travel arrangements and accommodation options is available on our website to ensure a seamless and enjoyable stay. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and experience the best of the Cayman Islands. We look forward to seeing you at ReConnect! https://lnkd.in/gnEW_Qky

Membership Spotlight: Artex is established in more than 35 domiciles internationally, as a trusted leader and provider of diverse (re)insurance and ILS solutions, Artex helps clients make empowered decisions with confidence, reduce total cost of risk and improve clients return on capital. Suzanne Sadlier is the Executive Vice President-Captive Management, North America at Artex Risk Solutions and is based in the Cayman Islands. “Artex has been a proud associate member of CIRCA for the past few years and supports the valuable impact that CIRCA has on the reinsurance industry in Cayman. We are pleased to play a key role in supporting our clients’ reinsurance strategies and are excited to be part of Cayman’s innovative and prospering reinsurance industry. Artex continues to work closely with prospective and established clients, industry peers, regulators and other stakeholders to contribute to the success of the Cayman Islands reinsurance sector.”

Last week, CIRCA members gathered at the beautiful Tasting Room in Camana Bay to kick off the holiday season with an evening of festive networking with delicious food & drinks. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our members who attended and made the celebration so special. Here's to wrapping up the year with gratitude and looking forward to an exciting new year ahead. Happy Holidays from CIRCA!

Our 2024 CIRCA Rising Stars programme recognises young Caymanians making significant strides in the reinsurance sector. Teresa Anderson has been a valued member of the Actuarial team at EY for the past two years, where she focuses on consultation and auditing. With a strong passion for mathematics and actuarial science, she completed her studies in London before returning to Grand Cayman to further her career. Her expertise and enthusiasm for her field have made her an asset to her team.

Thank you to our Premium Sponsor – The Ministry of Financial Services – Cayman Islands Government  The Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce. The Ministry is responsible for providing policy direction in the areas of financial services and local commerce, while also monitoring the overall performance of its departments. To view more on our conference sponsors, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dE2B_zwx

CIRCA sincerely thanks the 2023/2024 Board for their dedication and hard work throughout the past term. A special thank-you goes to our outstanding Chair, David C. Self, for his exceptional commitment. We are thrilled to announce the new 2025/2026 Board of Directors, with Greg Mitchell from Aureum Re stepping into the role of Chair and Faramarz Romer, from Greenlight Re, into the role of Vice Chair. As CIRCA continues to deliver valuable knowledge and insights to the reinsurance community, we eagerly anticipate the achievements of our new Board in the year ahead.

Registration is officially open for the 2025 ReConnect Conference! ReConnect will be returning to the Ritz Carlton on April 10th & 11th 2025 with new topics, speakers and information to share. Click the link below to register now. https://lnkd.in/ejKDufjF

CIRCA is proud to be a sponsor of the Cayman Captive Forum, presented by Insurance Managers Association of Cayman , which takes place at the Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman from 3 to 5 December. Now in its 31st year, the Forum is the worlds biggest captive insurance conference. Stop by the CIRCA booth #3 to learn about Cayman's growing reinsurance industry, its synergies with the captive insurance industry and to register for ReConnect 2025. #CaymanReinsurance #CaymanCaptiveForum #CCF2024 #FinancialServices #CaptiveInsurance

Membership Spotlight - Aon Cayman   Aon’s Captive and (Re)Insurance Management group is a global leader in the provision of captive and (re)insurance management services, with over 1,400 licensed entities under management worldwide. Aon’s captive and (re)insurance management clients generated premiums in excess of $65 billion in 2023. Aon Cayman is an integral part of Aon’s global management network, tracing its origins in Cayman back to 1975, when established as part of the International Risk Management Group. With nearly five decades of experience, Aon Cayman has established itself as the leading management partner for clients seeking to launch B(iii) “reinsurance captive” infrastructure in the Cayman Islands. Aon Cayman’s 33-colleague captive and (re)insurance management team, possess an unrivalled range of reinsurance advisory expertise and experience covering finance; accounting; broking; structuring, underwriting and compliance/regulatory disciplines. This breadth of experience and know-how positions Aon Cayman at the forefront of attracting reinsurance clients to the jurisdiction. Today, Aon Cayman manages a market leading 38 B(iii) licensees, with 2 more expected to be licensed by year-end 2024. Their B(iii) client portfolio includes a wide variety of non-life and life/long-term business, the majority of which are US originating affiliated programs. The Aon Cayman reinsurance team is lead by Howard Byrne and Ghislain Ghyoot, who between them have quarterbacked the successful establishment of 18 B(iii) “reinsurance captives” in the last 3 years. Whilst Aon Cayman has a strong Aon in-network standing, the team is very proud of the fact that the large majority of new opportunities come via referrals from existing clients and service provider partners.   Aon Cayman has been at the forefront of Cayman’s reinsurance industry growth over the last 10 years and is also very proud to have helped establish 8 current CIRCA full members (4 of which were founding CIRCA members), and a further 4 who continue to benefit from Aon Cayman’s contracted management services and partnership. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eF23Hpyu