John Huff, CEO, Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers, discusses trends shaping the global reinsurance market, including catastrophe capacity, climate risk, alternative capital and Bermuda’s leadership in risk transfer innovation.

Edin Imsirovic, director, and Kaitlin Piasecki, industry research analyst, both of AM Best, discuss the results of a recent AM Best survey that evaluates the industry's position on strategy and implementation of artificial intelligence.

Benjamin Collier, associate professor, risk and insurance, University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses research he co-authored on Hurricane Harvey, showing how severe climate events strain small businesses and create opportunities for insurers.

Record attendance, expanded programming, and growing global participation underscore increasing interest in Cayman’s reinsurance market and its evolving regulatory framework, said Faramarz Romer, CFO, Greenlight Re, and chair, CIRCA. Romer spoke with AM Best TV at the CIRCA ReConnect Conference in Grand Cayman.

Kevin Kajiwara, global chair, political risk advisory, Teneo, discusses how shifting global dynamics are influencing insurance markets, underscoring the importance of adaptability and strategic risk assessment. Kajiwara spoke with AM Best TV at the CIRCA ReConnect Conference in Grand Cayman.

Brandon Nuttall, chief digital and AI officer at Xceedance, said insurers must align AI initiatives to measurable business outcomes and embed governance into their deployment strategies to move beyond pilot programs and achieve enterprise-scale value.

Rob Walling, principal and consulting actuary at Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, reminds us that actions have consequences, both foreseeable and unexpected. It would serve captive insurers well to understand that innovation and change come with unexpected outcomes. He asserts that while AI, for example, brings efficiency, it will likely bring some things that may be considered unwelcome: a classic double-edged sword.

In her book “The Future of Insurance, Volume IV: Asia Rising,” Theresa Blissing, co-founder, Asia InsurTech Podcast, explores how Asia is driving the next wave of insurance innovation through digital-first and embedded solutions.

AM Best Director Ann Modica explains that Kevin Warsh could steer the Federal Reserve toward a smaller balance sheet, stricter limits on quantitative easing, and a more traditional approach to central banking.

Philadelphia Insurance Cos. is leveraging automation and AI to streamline operations and strengthen agent relationships—all while maintaining the flexibility needed for complex risks. Brent Skiles, chief transformation officer, discusses how the company is balancing efficiency with flexibility in a rapidly evolving market.