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ARTICLE · 09 OCTOBER 2025

Bermuda Insurance: Recent Conference Round-up

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August and September were active months for the Conyers Bermuda Insurance practice, with our lawyers engaging across significant industry events.

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August and September were active months for the Conyers Bermuda Insurance practice, with our lawyers engaging across significant industry events. Here are some highlights:

2025 Society of Actuaries Valuation Actuary Meeting

Director Jacqueline King presented alongside the Bermuda Monetary Authority's Deputy Director, Eugene Dimitriou and WTW's Poojan Jitendra Shah at the Society of Actuaries 2025 Valuation Actuary Meeting which was held in Chicago. The panel discussed the latest regulatory changes in Bermuda focusing on the practical implementation of the most recent enhancements to the Bermuda framework as well as future developments which are to be expected. Read more here.

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