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Global Climate Leaders Aim to Create Climate Risk Solutions at Bermuda Climate Summit

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

With the effects of climate change ever more apparent, the stage is set for global experts to devise climate risk solutions at the second annual Bermuda Climate Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), in partnership with KBRA.

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  • With the effects of climate change ever more apparent, the stage is set for global experts to devise climate risk solutions at the second annual Bermuda Climate Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), in partnership with KBRA.
  • Joshua Rosenberg, Chief Risk Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, alongside past BDA-Chair, Stephen Weinstein, will bring the event to a close on June 27.
  • After months of planning, we are so excited about the line-up of expert speakers that will come together here at our Bermuda Climate Summit.
  • Our supporting sponsors are Butterfield, HSBC and Ocean-Based Climate Solutions, Inc. Our media partners are Bermuda:Re+ILS, Climate and Capital Media, Insurance Insider, and The Insurer.

Deputy Premier Roban to Kick Off Bermuda Climate Summit, June 26-27

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Walter Roban, JP, MP will kick off the second annual Bermuda Climate Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), in partnership with KBRA on June 26.

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  • Walter Roban, JP, MP will kick off the second annual Bermuda Climate Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), in partnership with KBRA on June 26.
  • The Deputy Premier will discuss Bermuda’s key attributes as the world’s climate risk finance capital in a keynote seaside chat with Mark Baker, President & CEO, KBRA.
  • David Hart, BDA, CEO said, “The theme of this year’s event is ‘Bermuda - Climate Central’ and we are honoured to have Deputy Premier Roban join us to open the 2023 Bermuda Climate Summit.
  • We are equally pleased to have so many leading climate experts across different fields coming to Bermuda to engage with our audience on why climate is such an important topic.

One-Third of Bermuda Risk Summit Attendees From Overseas

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) is pleased to announce that its second annual Bermuda Risk Summit, held from March 6-8, attracted 450 attendees, including over 150 business visitors.

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  • The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) is pleased to announce that its second annual Bermuda Risk Summit, held from March 6-8, attracted 450 attendees, including over 150 business visitors.
  • The Bermuda Risk Summit creates long-term business development growth potential, in terms of deal-making opportunities occurring around the event in front of an extremely important June 1/July 1 renewal season for Bermuda’s reinsurance sector.
  • This figure includes approximately 100+ additional visitors who flew to Bermuda for business meetings or ancillary events taking place this week around the Bermuda Risk Summit.
  • Bermuda Risk Summit kicked-off with a keynote conversation with Bermuda’s Premier, The Hon.

DEI Trailblazers to Be Honoured at Bermuda Risk Summit

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

Two Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Trailblazers will be honoured at the second annual Bermuda Risk Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), in partnership with the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR), EY and Gallagher Re.

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  • Two Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Trailblazers will be honoured at the second annual Bermuda Risk Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), in partnership with the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR), EY and Gallagher Re.
  • We are sure to have something of interest for everyone in our dynamic agenda of world-class speakers.
  • The BDA encourages direct investment and helps companies start up, re-locate, or expand their operations in our premier jurisdiction.
  • An independent, public-private partnership, we connect you to industry professionals, regulatory officials, and key contacts in the Bermuda government to assist domicile decisions.

Gallagher Re Joins ABIR and EY as 2023 Bermuda Risk Summit Headline Sponsors

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Friday, February 3, 2023

The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) is pleased to announce that Gallagher Re has joined the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) and EY as headline sponsors of the second annual Bermuda Risk Summit.

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  • The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) is pleased to announce that Gallagher Re has joined the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) and EY as headline sponsors of the second annual Bermuda Risk Summit.
  • Adam Schwebach, Executive Vice President, Gallagher Re, said, “Gallagher Re is proud to support the second Bermuda Risk Summit, an annual event that showcases the breadth and versatility of Bermuda’s globally significant risk market.
  • The theme of the 2023 Bermuda Risk Summit, being held from March 6-8, 2023, at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is ‘Innovation, Sustainability and Collaboration.
  • Please use the booking code: ‘Bermuda Risk’ to take advantage of the preferred rate.

Bermuda Tech Summit Showcases Island’s Innovation and Connects Global Tech Leaders

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Sunday, October 30, 2022

The Bermuda Business Development Agencys (BDA) first in-person Bermuda Tech Summit since 2019 was hailed a great success.

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  • The Bermuda Business Development Agencys (BDA) first in-person Bermuda Tech Summit since 2019 was hailed a great success.
  • The fourth annual Bermuda Tech Summit was presented by the BDA, in partnership with governments Economic Development Department (EDD) and FinTech industry association, NEXT Bermuda.
  • Fiona Beck, independent director and BDA board member, who led a conversation with SailGP at the Bermuda Tech Summit said, The BDA continues to inspire, and the energy from SailGP for Bermuda was exciting to see.
  • They are true world leaders in innovation and sustainability for sailing and they describe Bermuda as a pinnacle location, both on and off water.

Bermuda Delegation Ready to Provide Strong Presence at RIMS 2022 RISKWORLD

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Sunday, April 10, 2022

The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) and its valued partners are ready to provide a strong presence for Bermuda at RISKWORLD, RIMS first major in-person event since 2019.

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  • The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) and its valued partners are ready to provide a strong presence for Bermuda at RISKWORLD, RIMS first major in-person event since 2019.
  • Jason Hayward, JP, MP, Minister of Economy and Labour, who will be participating at RIMS said, Bermuda is the worlds risk capital, and Government is committed to supporting and growing the risk management industry in Bermuda.
  • RIMS is one of the most important events on the risk industry calendar, and with so many established and potential partners for Bermuda gathering together, we are pleased to have a strong presence at RIMS.
  • In addition to the Bermuda house located in the main RISKWORLD marketplace; the Bermuda Reception held in partnership with Chubb Bermuda, is a key opportunity to network with prospective Bermuda market entrants.

Sold Out Bermuda Risk Summit Hailed Great Success

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

The sold-out Bermuda Business Development Agencys (BDA) Bermuda Risk Summit was declared an immense success, with over 80 overseas delegates in attendance.

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  • The sold-out Bermuda Business Development Agencys (BDA) Bermuda Risk Summit was declared an immense success, with over 80 overseas delegates in attendance.
  • Bermuda remains the worlds risk capital, and for decades, Bermuda based insurers have been leaders in the global reinsurance industry.
  • It was a pleasure to meet and hear first-hand updates from some of the worlds foremost risk and regulatory experts.
  • The Bermuda Risk Summit was a SafeKey event.

Aon President to Deliver Keynote at BDA Risk Summit

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

President of Aon, Eric Andersen, will speak at the Bermuda Business Development Agencys (BDA) inaugural Bermuda Risk Summit being held March 14-16, 2022.

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  • President of Aon, Eric Andersen, will speak at the Bermuda Business Development Agencys (BDA) inaugural Bermuda Risk Summit being held March 14-16, 2022.
  • The Bermuda Risk Summit is the first major, in-person risk event in Bermuda since 2019 and counts CEOs from some of the worlds largest property and casualty (re)insurers among its growing list of international speakers.
  • David Hart, BDA CEO said, We are thrilled that the President of global professional services firm Aon, Eric Andersen, has accepted our invitation to deliver a keynote address at our Bermuda Risk Summit.
  • Hear the worlds leading intermediaries discuss their leadership and collaborations to close the risk and climate protection gap.

Momentum Builds for First Bermuda Risk Summit

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Monday, February 14, 2022

The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) is excited to announce that additional international speakers and partners will participate in Bermudas first major in-person risk event since 2019, the Bermuda Risk Summit being held March 14-16, 2022.

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  • The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) is excited to announce that additional international speakers and partners will participate in Bermudas first major in-person risk event since 2019, the Bermuda Risk Summit being held March 14-16, 2022.
  • The BDA remains grateful for the generous support of our diamond sponsors the Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers (ABIR) and EY, and silver sponsors Ariel Re, Kirkland & Ellis, KPMG, and SiriusPoint.
  • Located in the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, the Risk Summit will include three, half-day sessions featuring morning panels, roundtable discussions and lunch presentations, leaving afternoons free to enjoy excursions, meetings or networking.
  • An independent, public-private partnership, we connect you to industry professionals, regulatory officials, and key contacts in the Bermuda government to assist domicile decisions.