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ARTICLE · 29 APRIL 2025

ReConnect Recap: Key Takeaways From The 2025 Conference

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If last year's first ReConnect conference embodied a successful proof of concept, the second iteration has not only maintained momentum, but leveraged last year's foundation to propel towards greater success.

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If last year's first ReConnect conference embodied a successful proof of concept, the second iteration has not only maintained momentum, but leveraged last year's foundation to propel towards greater success. The total number of delegates in attendance rose to over 650 and the number of international attendees increased to over 50% visiting from over eight different overseas jurisdictions (and many more US states), highlighting the increasing prominence of the Cayman Islands reinsurance industry on the international stage. Whilst last year's conference provided a fantastic introduction to reinsurance in Cayman, ReConnect round two was an opportunity for delegates to delve deeper into the details.

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