The Cayman Captive Forum 2009 was another very successful conference with over 840 registered attendees - the listing is available in pdf format below.  The conference will be remembered for it's speakers, it's exhibitors, it's location and it's ambience. From the beginning of the forum with the superb presentation of substitute keynote speaker Mr. Ken Schmidt, to the dazzling closing reception fireworks, feedback from participants was extremely positive.  We also received terrific feedback from the sponsors, without which we would not be able to hold this event and provide scholarships - see the Education pages for more information. Our Forum Archives contain the presentations from 2009 and 2008.

Key Themes from the 2009 Cayman Captive forum

Captive Insurance in the Cayman Islands: Stability in a world of uncertainty. In continued support of the successful Cayman Captive Forum, main sponsors KPMG have kindly provided a highlights brochure covering the key themes of the 2009 conference. The publication provides an overview of key topics for all our members to read and for those who attended, a useful reminder of the discussions and educational topics that took place. Should anyone require a hardcopy of the brochure, please e-mail Dara Keogh at KPMG darakeogh@kpmg.ky.

Cayman Captive Forum 2010

The Cayman Captive Forum 2010 will be at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman from November 30th to December 2nd.  Plans are underway to provide an informative series of panelists and speakers, which we hope will maintain our reputation as the conference with unrivalled quality of educational content for the Captive owner and those who are seeking information on captive formations in the Cayman Islands. There will be memorable social events which will allow attendees to enjoy a taste of Grand Cayman. (Click here for listing of 2010 registrants)
STOP PRESS - JazzFest 2010 has been cancelled Jazz fans whose travel plans allow a few more days should note that the Cayman JazzFest (2010 website not yet available) will be held on December 1-4, 2010. The 2009 JazzFest featured nine-time Grammy award winner, Alicia Keys, as the headlining performer and also included two-time Oscar and Grammy award winner Peabo Bryson, jazz saxophonist and singer Kirk Whalum, and popular R&B and soul singer Keith Sweat.
The Keynote Speaker.  As a member of the MIT Blackjack Team, Jeff Ma created an ingenious method for counting cards - using talent, creativity, math, and teamwork to win millions in Vegas. Ma is the subject of the best-selling book Bringing Down the House and the hit movie, 21. He has since co-founded Citizen Sports, a revolutionary sports media company, and become a much-sought after corporate speaker. Ma shows companies how to harness the power of numbers to make better bottom line business decisions; decisions that, often, are the difference between winning and losing. A charismatic speaker, Ma talks about teamwork and innovative metrics in a way that will make you reevaluate how you access talent, find undervalued assets and measure the true worth of your business. Best of all, you don't need to be a calculus nerd to implement his winning strategies. By eschewing emotion and honing in on hard facts and results, Ma has helped usher in what Newsweek calls "a new age of numbers in corporate America."

Accreditation:  Our 2009 Forum was approved for a total of 10.75 contact hours of Continuing Education Credit toward fulfillment of the requirements of ASHRM designations of FASHRM (Fellow) and DFASHRM (Distinguished Fellow) and towards CPHRM renewal. We will post details of the 2010 approved contact hours once confirmed.

REGISTRATION for Forum 2010

(revised June 30, 2010)

Forum Registration Process.

1. May 28, 2010 Pre-Registration opened for IMAC Members who are captive owners by emailed invitations sent earlier in the month via the Insurance Managers which will include the link to the registration website and the Ritz Carlton Reservation form. The Ritz Carlton will commence accepting room reservations from 10:00 am EST on June 4, 2010 and only by email on the prescribed form. The email must include the Forum Registration confirmation number. They require a 3 night Non Refundable deposit and have a 14 day cancellation policy. When rooms at the special Forum rates are fully booked they will operate a waitlist.
2. June 15, 2010 Forum Pre-Registration opened for all IMAC Members only by emailed invitations to all members. The Ritz Carlton will accept reservation requests as explained above.
3. June 30, 2010 Registration opened for everyone using the link at the top of this page. Please note that the various hotels as listed on this website are accepting reservations and offering Forum discounts. The block of rooms at special discount rates at the Ritz-Carlton is now fully booked by those that pre-registered and they are operating a wait list. 
4. June 30, 2010 Golf Registration opened for everyone on June 30, 2010 using the link at the top of this page. This will close on November 26th. On site registration will be available - subject to availability.
5.  November 19, 2010 On-line registration will close. This will allow preparation of name badges etc. On site registration will be available and will include a $100 late registration handing fee.
6. Please read the notes below particularly if you wish to register a group. 

Important Notes:

• Please ensure that you have provided your correct email address and a telephone contact number. You will receive a Forum Confirmation Number by email (required for the Ritz Carlton reservation form). The email should be retained as it provides the web link to allow you to modify your registration.
• You will require a valid Credit Card number to complete registration.
• You may register multiple attendees from the same registration process on the same credit card (use each persons correct email address as this is a key record). Each registrant will receive a Forum Confirmation Number by email as above. You should enter your email address in the CC Email field to ensure that you receive a copy of the Confirmation for your own records and to facilitate bookings at the Ritz Carlton.
• Reservations may be made at other hotels at any time and early registration is recommended.
• Admission to the popular Thursday night beach reception will require prepayment, either as part of a full forum or networking registration, or by purchasing a pass for this specific function in advance (a few will be available at the entrance to the function). Special wristbands will be issued during the Forum and more details are available on the Forum Registration pages. Attendees may purchase a spouse or guest pass during their registration process.
• In the unhappy event that you need to cancel your reservation there is a Forum cancellation fee of US$150. For those with rooms at the Ritz, the 3 night initial charge is non-refundable.

Exhibitors booths are almost fully booked. Some sponsorship opportunities are STILL AVAILABLE.  Contact Willie Forsythe at william.forsythe@caymancaptive.ky if you are interested in a sponsorship opportunity.