Bermuda PM to open 2026 Bermuda Risk Summit
The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) has announced that The Hon. David Burt, Premier of Bermuda, will open the Bermuda Risk Summit 2026, setting the tone for three days of discussion on the forces influencing global risk, capital, and economic resilience.
The Premier’s opening remarks will be followed by a fireside chat with The Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, Minister of Economy and Labour, exploring Bermuda’s economic priorities and the role of international collaboration in an evolving global environment.
The Summit will be hosted by Lorene Phillips as Master of Ceremonies. Phillips is a Bermuda-based Performance Architect and former insurance executive with more than 25 years of global experience in the (re)insurance marketplace and is known for moderating high-level business and public forums locally and internationally.
Taking place 9–11 March 2026 in Bermuda, the Bermuda Risk Summit, in partnership with headline sponsor EY, brings together senior leaders from across (re)insurance, capital markets, regulation, and adjacent sectors to examine emerging risks and the strategies shaping the next era of resilience. This year’s agenda will explore themes including alternative capital, regulatory clarity, economic stability, and the growing interconnectedness of global markets.
“We are operating in a period of rapid change, where capital flows, risk dynamics, and geopolitical pressures are evolving in tandem,” said Premier Burt. “Bermuda’s strength lies in its ability to convene global expertise, support innovation responsibly, and provide a stable, well-regulated environment for international business. The Bermuda Risk Summit is an important platform for practical dialogue on how we navigate uncertainty while building sustainable growth.”
Kendaree Burgess, managing director of the BDA, added: “The Bermuda Risk Summit is designed to bring the right people into the room for timely, substantive conversations — the kind that reflect what’s happening in markets today and what’s coming next. As new sources of capital emerge and risk becomes more interconnected across sectors and borders, Bermuda offers a jurisdiction where clarity, credibility, and collaboration underpin innovation. This year’s programme reflects that focus.”
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