AM Best’s Insurance Market Briefing - Grand Cayman took place on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Senior AM Best analytical staff presented their outlook on the global insurance market, recent ratings drivers, investment trends and issues impacting the Cayman market.
This event also featured educational sessions and concluded with a networking reception.
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| Time | Sessions | Presenters |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Event Registration | |
| 2:00 PM – 2:10 PM | Welcome Remarks | Jeff Mango, Managing Director, AM Best |
| 2:10 PM – 2:40 PM | The 2026 Property & Casualty Outlook and a Look at Stress Testing Kourtnie Beckwith will examine the current headwinds and tailwinds prevailing in the Property & Casualty sector, as well as how AM Best conducts quantitative and qualitative stress testing to ensure financial strength. | Kourtnie Beckwith, Senior Financial Analyst, Property & Casualty, AM Best |
| 2:40 PM – 3:10 PM | The 2026 Life & Annuity Outlook and a Focus on Structural Shifts David Marek will share insights into what AM Best is evaluating amid the global discussion on structural shifts in the life and annuity market. Topics will include liquidity, ALM, private credit and asset intensive reinsurance, and stress testing and treatment of various asset classes. | David Marek, Associate Director, Life & Annuity, AM Best |
| 3:10 PM – 3:40 PM | AM Best’s 2026 DUAE Outlook: Performance & Potential Yizhou Hong will present AM Best’s 2026 outlook on delegated underwriting authority enterprises (DUAEs), highlighting performance benchmarks, emerging risks and sector insights. | Yizhou Hong, Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial & Specialty, AM Best |
| 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM | Networking Break | |
| 4:00 PM – 4:55 PM | Global and Local Trends Impacting Cayman A panel of industry leaders will share insights on the current market, including regulatory changes and updates, how the current market is developing and what may lie ahead in 2026.
| Moderator: Jeff Mango, Managing Director, AM Best Panelists:
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| 4:55 PM – 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks | Jeff Mango, Managing Director, AM Best |
| 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Networking Reception |
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm ET
Grand Cayman Marriott Resort
89 West Bay Road Seven Mile Beach Grand Cayman, KY1-1202, Cayman Islands
For More Information:
conference.information@ambest.com