Mar 2026
Conyers Directors Chiara Nannini and Alexandra Macdonald, and Counsel Sarah Lusher attended the 5th Annual Bermuda Risk Summit from 9-11 March 2026. The theme of the event was “Building What’s Next”, which focused on and highlighted Bermuda’s role as a stable, innovative hub amidst global economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
The keynote speaker, Greg Daco, Chief Economist at EY-Parthenon delivered an engaging macroeconomic forecast that explored the global forces that will be shaping growth and risk in the year ahead. As part of this evolving landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) was a key topic of discussion. Greg examined the impact of AI on productivity, predicting that it is positioned to reshape the economics of the US in the near future and will complement the work undertaken in the financial services sector in a meaningful way.
An all-women panel explored the future of broking and discussed the benefits of establishing operations in the Bermuda market. Insights from Premier David Burt and Jason Hayward MP emphasised Bermuda’s desire to grow and develop with this sector and reaffirmed the Government’s continued support of the insurance and reinsurance industry.
A diverse and specialised panel presented on “The Rise of Private Credit: New Capital, New Risks” and discussed how private credit has been and continues to be a fundamental supporter of the insurance and reinsurance market, adding diversification, resilience and a better return profile for insurance clients. The speakers highlighted how Bermuda’s regulatory framework continues to support the use of private credit in (re)insurance, with the stress test and capital charge applied by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) remaining in line with Solvency II and the US regulators requirements and expectations. This sentiment was echoed throughout the conference, with panellists highlighting the steadfastness of the BMA as an active and approachable regulator that remains at the forefront of global trends and innovative development.