CIRCA

Happy New Year from CIRCA. We’re stepping into the new year with a focus on growth and excellence. With 2025 already on our radar, we’re excited about what the future holds. Here’s to new beginnings and continued success!

We’re almost complete with our 2024 CIRCA Rising Stars series featuring young Caymanians making their mark in the reinsurance industry. Presenting Aryana Grant. Aryana is an Associate Actuary at KPMG with a strong passion for math. She knew she wanted to pursue a career in actuarial science from the age of 14 and dedicated herself to achieving that goal. After receiving a scholarship through IMAC and studying at the University of Essex in the UK, Aryana returned home to advance her career and apply her skills in the field.

We’re almost complete with our 2024 CIRCA Rising Stars series featuring young Caymanians making their mark in the reinsurance industry. Presenting Aryana Grant. Aryana is an Associate Actuary at KPMG in the Cayman Islands with a strong passion for math. She knew she wanted to pursue a career in actuarial science from the age of 14 and dedicated herself to achieving that goal. After receiving a scholarship through IMAC and studying at the University of Essex in the UK, Aryana returned home to advance her career and apply her skills in the field.

Season's Greetings from CIRCA. We wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with family and friends. May this time of year bring you happiness, good health, and a bright start to the new year. Thank you for being a part of our community—we look forward to an exciting 2025. Happy Holidays!

Walkers is a leading international law firm. They provide legal, corporate, compliance and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital markets participants and investment fund managers. "Walkers is pleased to be an associate member of CIRCA. We are proud of how closely Cayman participants in the sector are working to confirm our jurisdiction as a centre of excellence and one where different financial services technologies can so dynamically converge." – Philip Paschalides

CIRCA is thrilled to welcome international attendees to ReConnect, the Cayman Islands’ only dedicated reinsurance conference. This highly anticipated event will take place at The Ritz-Carlton on April 10-11, bringing together industry leaders and experts for two days of insightful discussions, networking, and innovation. For those planning to attend from overseas, detailed information about travel arrangements and accommodation options is available on our website to ensure a seamless and enjoyable stay. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and experience the best of the Cayman Islands. We look forward to seeing you at ReConnect! https://lnkd.in/gnEW_Qky

Membership Spotlight: Artex is established in more than 35 domiciles internationally, as a trusted leader and provider of diverse (re)insurance and ILS solutions, Artex helps clients make empowered decisions with confidence, reduce total cost of risk and improve clients return on capital. Suzanne Sadlier is the Executive Vice President-Captive Management, North America at Artex Risk Solutions and is based in the Cayman Islands. “Artex has been a proud associate member of CIRCA for the past few years and supports the valuable impact that CIRCA has on the reinsurance industry in Cayman. We are pleased to play a key role in supporting our clients’ reinsurance strategies and are excited to be part of Cayman’s innovative and prospering reinsurance industry. Artex continues to work closely with prospective and established clients, industry peers, regulators and other stakeholders to contribute to the success of the Cayman Islands reinsurance sector.”

Last week, CIRCA members gathered at the beautiful Tasting Room in Camana Bay to kick off the holiday season with an evening of festive networking with delicious food & drinks. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our members who attended and made the celebration so special. Here's to wrapping up the year with gratitude and looking forward to an exciting new year ahead. Happy Holidays from CIRCA!

Our 2024 CIRCA Rising Stars programme recognises young Caymanians making significant strides in the reinsurance sector. Teresa Anderson has been a valued member of the Actuarial team at EY for the past two years, where she focuses on consultation and auditing. With a strong passion for mathematics and actuarial science, she completed her studies in London before returning to Grand Cayman to further her career. Her expertise and enthusiasm for her field have made her an asset to her team.