CONTENTS 20 6 Working together
Positive industry partnerships are essential to Bermuda’s success, says Premier The Hon. Michael Dunkley.
8 Robust and pragmatic
Craig Swan of the BMA outlines the key achievements the Island has made in the regulatory sphere, as Bermuda continues to stride ahead.
10 Global leadership in reinsurance
12 Roundtable/Reinsurance Our panel discussed ways to thrive in the current conditions and the pros and cons of diversifi cation.
20 Securing commonsense regulation
Topics dominating ABIR member conversations from the boardroom to the golf course include putting new capital to work and managing regulatory compliance challenges, and in leading global insurer and reinsurer forums around the world the same is true, says Brad Kading.
24 Where capital and reinsurance markets collide
26 Roundtable/Convergence Our panel discussed the infl ux of convergence capital, how best to deploy it and ways to stand out from the crowd in the marketplace.
34 Growing with every year
The Bermuda Stock Exchange continues to develop with leaps and bounds as the exchange captures an increasing share of the global ILS market, as Greg Wojciechowski reports.
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38 Established quality in captive insurance 40 Roundtable/Captive insurance
Our panel discussed a wide range of topics concerning the captive sector, from middle market and international opportunities to regulatory issues.
46 Head and shoulders above the competition
Robert Paton, president of the BIMA, outlines the continuing strengths of Bermuda as a captive domicile and its continuing successful efforts to maintain its position as the leading global captive jurisdiction.
50 Security and integrity in international fi nance
52 Roundtable/Banking and Funds Our panel discussed the fallout from 2008, FATCA and the necessity of new technology for the sector.
60 On solid foundations
Brendan McDonagh, chairman of the Bermuda Bankers Association and chairman and CEO of The Bank of Butterfi eld, discusses developments in the Island’s banking industry and the opportunities and challenges facing Bermuda’s banks.
64 An enviable home for international business 66 Roundtable/General business
Our panel discussed causes for optimism, collaboration between government and business and the importance of tourism to the local economy.
72 There has never been a better time to choose Bermuda
Ross Webber, CEO of the Bermuda Business Development Agency, talks us through the Island’s strengths in international business and the welcome new entrants can expect when they come to Bermuda’s shores.
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