Cayman Captive Forum 2026

The Cayman Captive Forum 2026 brings the global captive insurance community to The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, from Tuesday, December 1, through Thursday, December 3, 2026. Over three days, captive owners, risk managers, regulators, and service providers will meet for educational sessions, practical conversations, and the kind of introductions that are difficult to make from behind a screen.

Hosted by the Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC), the Forum is a working industry conference in a setting many delegates will want to enjoy beyond the meeting rooms. It is also in demand: IMAC reported that 50% of delegate passes sold on the first day registration opened in June. Registration remains open, with regular rates available through November 18 and late rates scheduled to begin November 19, 2026.

"Come to Grand Cayman from December 1 to 3, 2026, with a few good questions and space in your diary for the conversations you cannot plan."

Cayman Captive Forum 2026 Dates and Venue

Where and When to Be

The Forum is confirmed for December 1 to 3, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, on West Bay Road in the Seven Mile Beach area. Cayman Finance’s event calendar gives the overall window as 8 a.m. on December 1 to 5 p.m. on December 3. Treat that as a broad event listing, not a promise that every session begins at 8 a.m. or runs until 5 p.m. Check the current daily agenda for the talks and events you most want to attend.

The Ritz-Carlton location makes it possible to move from a morning discussion to a conversation over lunch without crossing the island. Delegates staying elsewhere can still enjoy the conference, but should allow time for travel to the Seven Mile Beach area at the start of each day.

• June 17, 2026: Registration opened.
• July 31, 2026: Early-bird rates ended.
• November 18, 2026: Last date for regular rates, according to IMAC’s published key dates.
• November 19, 2026: Late and on-site rates begin.
• December 1 to 3, 2026: Cayman Captive Forum at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.

What Is the Cayman Captive Forum?

The World’s Largest Captive Insurance Forum

The Cayman Captive Forum is a conference focused on captive insurance: arrangements in which an organisation uses an insurance company it owns or participates in to help manage its risks. In practice, that raises questions about governance, claims, regulation, financing, and the risks a business chooses to retain. The Forum brings the people making those decisions into the same room.

"IMAC describes the event as the world’s largest captive insurance forum."

IMAC promotes a gathering of more than 1,500 registrants, more than 100 speakers and more than 30 exhibitors. Those are organiser-stated event figures and expectations, not a final attendance count for a conference that has yet to happen.

The audience is wider than captive owners alone. Risk managers, regulators, advisers, insurance managers, and service providers attend to learn what is changing and discuss how it affects the work they do. IMAC advertises expert-led sessions, live Q&A, networking opportunities, continuing education credits and an exhibitor hall.

Why the Forum Is Held in Cayman

The Significance of the Location

The Cayman Islands are not simply a scenic backdrop to this event. International insurance is a substantial part of the jurisdiction’s professional landscape, and the Forum brings global delegates to meet the people who work in it year-round. IMAC represents the islands’ international insurance industry and works with government and the regulator on matters affecting the sector.

"The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority’s second-quarter 2026 statistics show 721 Class B, C and D international insurance companies."

The published figures include 293 pure captives and 142 group captives. Across those 721 companies, CIMA reports approximately US$61.36 billion in premiums and US$189.63 billion in assets. These are figures for the regulated international insurance sector, not the number of people attending the Forum.

Confirmed Cayman Captive Forum 2026 Speakers

Keynote Insights

IMAC has announced two keynote speakers for the December 1 to 3, 2026 Forum: Chris Norton and Eric O’Neill. They are bringing different kinds of experience to the program.

Chris Norton: Resilience and Change

Opening Keynote Speaker

Chris Norton is announced as the opening keynote speaker. A speaker, author, and high-performance coach, he draws on his recovery following a severe spinal cord injury to discuss resilience, adapting to change, and moving through difficult circumstances. His story is also featured in the documentary 7 Yards: The Chris Norton Story.

It is a broader human perspective than a technical insurance presentation, and that is the point. Captive professionals spend much of their working lives planning for uncertainty. A talk about responding when life does not follow the plan can open the Forum on a thoughtful note.

Eric O’Neill: Cybersecurity and Emerging Risks

Closing Keynote Speaker

Eric O’Neill is announced as the closing keynote speaker. A former FBI counterintelligence operative and cybersecurity expert, he will draw on his experience in intelligence and security to explore cyber threats and AI-enabled risks.

For captive owners and risk managers, those subjects are closely connected to current decisions about exposure and preparedness. The keynote is confirmed; its precise session time should still be checked in the final agenda rather than inferred from the broader December 3 end time.

Passes, Registration and Pricing

Secure Your Spot

Registration for Cayman Captive Forum 2026 is open. IMAC lists a Full Forum Delegate pass and a Networking Pass among its pass options. The full delegate category covers pre-forum tutorials, educational sessions, and networking functions. The networking category covers pre-forum tutorials, networking functions, and exhibit hall entry, rather than the full educational program.

An exact 2026 dollar price by pass category could not be reliably confirmed from the accessible public registration information reviewed. IMAC has published a registration rates document, but the figures were not available in the accessible details used here. It would be misleading to substitute a price from a previous year or guess what “regular rate” means. Check the current checkout total before booking, including any charges that apply to your selected pass.

Planning Your Grand Cayman Visit

Make the Most of Your Trip

Most international delegates travelling to Grand Cayman arrive through Owen Roberts International Airport. Before you fly, check the entry requirements that apply to your nationality and make sure your travel documents meet them. The conference’s location on West Bay Road means accommodation near Seven Mile Beach may be convenient, though it is not the only place you can stay.

Build your trip around the sessions you cannot miss, then leave room for the island. An early walk by the water can make a long conference day feel more balanced. After the sessions, take time to explore local dining rather than treating the hotel as the whole destination.

• Confirm your pass category and its access to educational sessions before paying.
• Book around December 1 to 3, allowing for your flight arrival and departure times.
• Check the daily agenda before arranging meetings outside the conference.
• Arrange transport to The Ritz-Carlton if you stay away from the Seven Mile Beach area.
• Keep your schedule realistic. A useful discussion after a session may matter more than trying to attend everything.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Things People Always Want to Know

When is Cayman Captive Forum 2026?

It takes place Tuesday, December 1, through Thursday, December 3, 2026. A Cayman Finance listing gives a broad event window from 8 a.m. on December 1 to 5 p.m. on December 3; check the daily agenda for individual session times.

Where is Cayman Captive Forum 2026 held?

The venue is The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, on West Bay Road in the Seven Mile Beach area of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

Who organises Cayman Captive Forum?

The Insurance Managers Association of Cayman, known as IMAC, hosts the Forum.

How much does Cayman Captive Forum 2026 registration cost?

The exact published dollar rate for each pass category was not reliably available in the accessible information reviewed. Registration is open; regular rates run through November 18, with late rates beginning November 19, 2026. Confirm the full price for the pass you choose.

Who are the 2026 keynote speakers?

Chris Norton is the announced opening keynote speaker, and Eric O’Neill is the announced closing keynote speaker. Norton will address resilience and change; O’Neill will discuss cyber and AI-related risks.

Is Cayman Captive Forum suitable for someone new to captive insurance?

IMAC welcomes both newcomers and experienced professionals. The program advertises educational sessions, Q&A and opportunities to meet captive owners and service providers. Choose a pass that includes the sessions you want.

What is the difference between a Full Forum Delegate and Networking Pass?

The Full Forum Delegate pass includes educational sessions as well as pre-forum tutorials and networking functions. The Networking Pass includes pre-forum tutorials, networking functions and exhibit hall entry, but is not described as giving access to the full educational program.

Verified Information at a Glance

• Event Category: Professional conference, captive insurance education and networking.
• Event Name: Cayman Captive Forum 2026.
• Confirmed Dates: December 1 to 3, 2026.
• Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach area, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
• Organiser: Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC).
• Broad Published Event Hours: December 1 at 8 a.m. through December 3 at 5 p.m. on the Cayman Finance calendar; individual session times vary.
• Confirmed Keynotes: Chris Norton, opening speaker; Eric O’Neill, closing speaker.
• Registration Status: Open as of September 24, 2026.
• Pricing Deadlines: Early-bird ended July 31; regular rates available through November 18; late rates begin November 19, 2026.
• Exact Registration Price: Not reliably confirmed in the accessible rate information reviewed. Check the amount for your chosen pass.
• Organiser-Stated Scale: 1,500+ registrants, 100+ speakers and 30+ exhibitors promoted for the Forum; these are not final 2026 attendance totals.
• Cayman Industry Context: CIMA reported 721 Class B, C and D international insurance companies at Q2 2026, including 293 pure captives and 142 group captives.