Nov 2026
Members of Conyers’ Bermuda Insurance and Regulatory & Risk Advisory practices were pleased to attend ReWiRe, the inaugural flagship conference of Women in Reinsurance (WiRe) Bermuda, held last week. The day brought together women from across Bermuda’s re/insurance market, from traditional reinsurance and life to capital markets and insurance-linked securities (ILS), for meaningful conversations on the future of the re/insurance industry and the continued advancement of women across the sector.
Key takeaways included:
- A market being reshaped: Macroeconomic and geopolitical shifts continue to redefine how risk is assessed and placed, reinforcing the importance of Bermuda’s role as a global reinsurance hub, well placed to respond to crises and to work with the market as risks evolve. Bermuda accounts for a large share of global reinsurance capacity and in response to concerns about whether a major crisis could destabilise the market, the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) required re/insurers to undergo rigorous stress testing. The results showed that Bermuda re/insurers hold enough capital and are resilient enough to withstand severe stress events, reinforcing confidence in the jurisdiction.
- Third-party capital is mainstream: Alternative capital is no longer “alternative”; it is now a core part of the market’s capacity and structuring toolkit. Investors are better informed and understand that the market needs long-term commitment. The BMA has evolved with the industry, building investor confidence in Bermuda, and third-party capital, once drawn mainly from the US and Canada, is now global.
- AI and data, with human judgement: AI is moving from hype to habit. Speakers noted that AI agents are now building AI solutions, collapsing implementation timelines from years to months. Yet models and predictions have their limits, and experienced judgement remains critical.
- Retaining talent: Women’s careers evolve through distinct life stages. Companies that recognise this, help their people prioritise rather than chase “balance”, and keep them connected to their purpose will be best placed to retain and develop the market’s future leaders.
A highlight of the day was the keynote from June Sarpong OBE, broadcaster, former BBC Director of Creative Diversity and author of The Power of Women. Drawing on three stages of womanhood (Maiden, Mother and Matriarch), June challenged the room to reconnect with their purpose, lead authentically and step fully into their presence and authority at every stage.
Conyers was also proud to see Sophia Greaves, Director and Head of our Bermuda Insurance & Reinsurance Practice and WiRe’s 2026 Woman of the Year, speak on the panel “From Expert to Executive: Making the Shift from Technical Authority to Organisational Leadership”, which explored how women can leverage their technical expertise to build strategic influence and contribute effectively to senior leadership.