Putting diversity at the centre of change
The Association of Bermuda International Companies (ABIC) is encouraging its members to champion the issue of diversity. Here, Patrick Tannock, ABIC chairman and CEO, Insurance at XL Bermuda, and Kirsten Beasley, ABIC D&I committee chairperson and head of Healthcare Broking, North America, Willis Towers Watson, offer their views on why this is important—and their own experiences of prejudice.
Insurers & hedge funds: the pullback continues
After a few years of sub-par returns, a continued withdrawal from direct investments in hedge funds, as companies try to ride out the volatility on the sidelines, is expected, says Jason Hopper of AM Best.
Blockchain: the mechanics and the magic
Blockchain is often hailed as the solution for many things—but myths and misunderstandings also prevail. Stephen Mildenhall, former head of Aon Benfield Analytics, untangles the facts from the fiction.
Technology can solve many problems
As a follow-up to our Women in Hamilton feature in the summer issue and complementing the theme of diversity in this issue, Kathleen Faries, head of Bermuda Branch, Tokio Millennium Re, offers Bermuda:Re+ILS her perspective on the journey of women in re/insurance—and Bermuda’s ability to remain central to global risk transfer.
Tackling the status quo fearlessly
Diversity is a big issue in Bermuda at the moment. Brian Duperreault did much to highlight the issue when at Hamilton but Jonathan Reiss, the company’s CFO, has picked up that mantle and is looking to make a difference—both in his own firm and industry-wide. Bermuda:Re+ILS reports.
Let the best talent rise
A good diversity policy is a journey, not a destination, but when done right it means the best talent rises to the top—and that means everyone wins, says David Gibbons, Partner, PwC Bermuda.
Breaking down the barriers
Diversity has been identified as a key issue for Bermuda, as the re/insurance industry does its best to move on from the stereotypes of the past and embrace a more inclusive future. Bermuda:Re+ILS explores the latest developments.
Navigating the three Ts
Jeremy Cox, CEO of the Bermuda Monetary Authority, explains three major issues for Bermuda, as laid out in the authority’s 2018 Business Plan.
Well-positioned for future growth
Bermuda:Re+ILS sat down with Charles Cooper, chief executive, Reinsurance at XL Catlin, to discuss where the company stands as it prepares for integration with AXA.
Striding forward
In our annual look at the highest-profile female executives on the Island Bermuda:Re+ILS finds out in detail how much has changed—and what still needs to be done to promote equality and diversity.
