2025 BERMUDA INTERNATIONAL
LIFE & ANNUITY CONFERENCE
The Hamilton Princess Hotel and Beach Club
Registration Conference Sponsors Conference SpeakersPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Morning Keynote
Maurice Conti
Maurice Conti is among the architects of the cutting-edge emerging echnologies that are evolving humanity and the world around us: Artificial Intelligence, immersive reality (AR/VR/XR), advanced robotics and manufacturing, and technology for sustainability. He is a rare blend of hands–on practitioner and big thinker.
He is a sought-after and trusted advisor to the leadership teams of global companies, including Amazon Web Services, Lululemon, Mercedes AMG, NielsenIQ, Ralph Lauren, and Blackline Systems, on how to think about and deploy AI for the benefit of people and business. Working at the intersection of disruptive innovation, emerging technologies, and the future of work, cities, mobility, and climate, Conti is a vocal champion for the creation of technologies whose foundations are rooted in positive, human-centered purpose.
Conti takes audiences on a provocative and illuminating deep dive into how technology is changing the ways we live, work, and conduct business. He offers future-focused insights and actionable strategies to help organizations across industries understand what’s coming in the future, why it matters for them, and how to prepare for, and thrive, in this unprecedented era of disruption and transformation. More than 12 million people have watched his popular TED talks, and his engaging speaking style, deep subject-matter expertise, and relatable insights are based on decades of work “in the trenches” with leading brands, including Nike, Tesla, Disney, Amazon, Airbus, and Ford.
Previously, Conti served as the chief innovation officer at Alpha, a long-term innovation organization created by Telefonica to conceptualize and carry out breakthrough moonshot projects. Before that, he was the director of applied research and innovation at Autodesk, where he led new product ideation, prototyping, and development. Among his expansive portfolio of innovative impact, he and his teams built and improved upon various AI, robotics, and fully immersive virtual reality products, and he also owns various patents in these areas. His teams also developed moonshots in clean energy, education, sustainability, food, and cybernetics. Conti’s outstanding track record for building unusually diverse, high-performing, risk-taking teams and leading them to impactful, large-scale results precedes him. He focuses on fostering a culture of trust, daring, and pride in exceptional performance — an approach he has fine-tuned from his experiences working in design teams and collaborating with global organizations on pushing successful disruptive innovation projects to reality.
In addition to his standing at the forefront of tech and innovation, Conti is an explorer of geographies and cultures. He has sailed around the globe once and has been halfway around twice. In 2009, he was awarded the Medal for Exceptional Bravery at Sea by the United Nations, the New Zealand Bravery Medal, and a U.S. Coast Guard Citation for Bravery for risking his own life to save three shipwrecked sailors.
With visions of a world where humans and machines are empowered to work together to solve business and society’s most pressing challenges, Conti continues to help organizations bring to life a positive, successful, and sustainable future.
WELCOME RECEPTION
Monday September 15, 2025, 5:30 – 7:30PM
Sponsor: Aegon
Join us for a networking break at the Hamilton Princess Hotel and Beach Club.
Discover an island getaway of spectacular luxury and relaxation at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club - A Fairmont Managed Hotel in Hamilton, Bermuda. Set in an idyllic locale with a full-service marina and private beach club, our iconic "Pink Palace" hotel has its place in history where memories are made.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
9:05am - 9:30am
Mini Keynote - TBD
Speaker:
9:30am - 10:15am
Keynote - The Future is Thinking: Harnessing AI to Redefine Life Insurance
Visionary technologist Maurice Conti takes the stage to explore how artificial intelligence is not just enhancing—but fundamentally reshaping—the life insurance industry. From revolutionizing distribution and sales to transforming medical underwriting, actuarial analysis, treaty negotiations, and risk management, AI is unlocking new levels of precision, personalization, and performance. In this provocative keynote, Conti will share how insurers can harness AI to design smarter risk management programs, streamline operations, and deliver more secure, accessible financial futures. Join us for a bold look at the intersection of human ingenuity and machine intelligence—and what it means for the next era of life insurance.
Speaker: Maurice Conti
10:15am - 11am
Keynote Panel Discussion - AI in Action: Regulating, Innovating, and Leading the Future of Life Insurance
Following Maurice Conti’s visionary keynote, this powerhouse panel brings together global thought leaders—including the Bermuda Monetary Authority, top insurance executives, and AI futurist Maurice Conti—for a dynamic discussion on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the life insurance ecosystem. From regulatory readiness and ethical frameworks to real-world applications, explore how the industry can responsibly embrace AI to drive innovation, enhance consumer outcomes, and build a more resilient future. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear regulators and innovators in open dialogue about the opportunities—and guardrails—of AI in life insurance.
Moderator: TBD
Panel: Maurice Conti; George Alayon, Deputy Director, Supervision (Fin Tech), BMA
11:00am - 11:30am
Networking break
Sponsored by Aon
11:30am - 12:30pm
Structuring the Future: Legal Perspectives on Evolving Reinsurance Transactions
As reinsurance transactions grow more complex and global in scope, legal structuring has become a critical lever for managing risk, capital, and compliance. In this expert panel, leading industry attorneys will unpack the latest trends shaping reinsurance deal architecture—from collateral frameworks and NAIC asset adequacy testing to jurisdictional differences in ceding structures, particularly between Japan and the U.S. Panelists will also explore recent developments in investment guideline negotiations and the nuanced distinctions between agreements involving reinsurers, sidecars, and direct writers. Whether you're structuring your next transaction or navigating regulatory expectations, this session offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the legal minds shaping the industry's most sophisticated deals.
Moderator: TBD
Panel: Franc Monaco, Partner, Clifford Chance; Ben Kralstein,Partner, Mayer Brown; Scott Silverman, Managing Director & General Counsel, Prosperity Services Limited; Jeff Burman, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Fortitude Re.
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Networking Lunch
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Private Credit, Public Impact: Fueling the Engine Asset-Intensive Reinsurance
Private credit has emerged as a cornerstone of asset-intensive reinsurance, offering attractive yields, structural protections, and portfolio diversification. In this data-driven session hosted by KBRA, experts will explore the growing importance of private credit in supporting long-duration insurance liabilities. Panelists will examine the asset class’s strong historical performance—highlighting lower default and downgrade rates compared to public markets—and discuss the evolving liquidity profile of large segments of the private credit universe. Attendees will gain insight into how reinsurers are utilizing private credit to manage risk and deliver long-term financial security in a rapidly changing market.
Moderator: Peter Giacone, Senior Managing Director, KBRA
Panel: Darryl Herrick, President & Co-Head of Reinsurance, Global Atlantic Re
3:00 - 3:30pm
Networking Break
Sponsored by Milliman
3:30-4:30pm
Capital at Work: How Reinsurers are Powering Financial Security
In an era of rising longevity and economic uncertainty, reinsurers are playing a pivotal role in strengthening the financial foundations of retirement and insurance guarantees. Join this exclusive, press-moderated conversation with CEOs from leading reinsurers as they discuss how their capital strategies, long-term investment horizons, and risk management expertise are making insurance products more affordable and secure. From annuity backstops to retirement readiness, this session will explore how these firms are not only reshaping the reinsurance landscape—but also expanding access to financial security for millions. Expect candid insights, bold visions, and a look at the future of insurance through the lens of those leading the charge.
Moderator: TBD
Speakers: Imran Siddiqui, CEO, Talcott Financial Group; Mike Downing, Co-President, Athene USA and COO, Athene Holding
4:30-6:30pm
Closing comments & Networking Reception
Wi-Fi and AV Sponsor: Slopes Software
BERMUDA INTERNATIONAL LONG TERM INSURERS AND REINSURERS
Welcome to 2025 Bermuda International Life and Annuity Conference sponsored by Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers.
This is the only industry event uniquely focused on the long-term insurance industry in Bermuda. Apart from the many excellent networking opportunities, the event features leading industry experts and stimulating panel discussions. The conference will provide you with insight on the latest trends and issues facing the industry and your company.
About Us
Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers (BILTIR) was created to serve as a formal association representing the long-term insurers and reinsurers in Bermuda.
The primary focus of BILTIR is to act as an advocate for Bermuda’s life and annuity industry for public policy that supports the industry marketplace, including regulatory requirements, other Bermuda Monetary Authority or Bermuda government issues, and tax matters with various jurisdictions. BILTIR strives to provide a consistent and coherent voice for concerns of the long-term (re)insurance sector in Bermuda.
