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Supporting Consumers in Times of Catastrophe

When disaster strikes, the public face of recovery is often insurance companies. Backing up these companies are reinsurers.

About ABIR

With headquarters and operations in Bermuda and with operating subsidiaries in the United States and Europe, ABIR members protect consumers in more than 150 countries around the world.

Climate Risk

Bermuda: World's Climate Risk Capital

 

For decades, Bermuda's unique re/insurance market has played a lead role in protecting the world against the devastating impact of catastrophic events. Time and again, the market has delivered to consumers whose lives have been upended. Follow how Bermuda is now becoming the World's Climate Risk Capital.

Bermuda Risk Summit 2025: Redefining Resilience

Join industry leaders at the 2025 Bermuda Risk Summit from March 10-12 at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club as we explore the future of global risk and resilience. ABIR President & CEO John Huff leads the opening panel, featuring top reinsurance executives navigating today’s evolving challenges.

Bermuda Internships

In 2022, ABIR member companies employed 91 interns demonstrating their commitment to investing in the training and development of a vibrant, local workforce in Bermuda.

International Business is Everyone's Business

ABIR and its members are committed to building Bermuda's talent pipeline.

ABIR Members Lead Bermuda's Economy

ABIR Members’ Economic Contribution To Bermuda Tops $1bn.

Supporting Consumers in Times of Catastrophe

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) represents the public policy interests of international insurers and reinsurers that protect consumers around the world.

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Featured Updates

Special Topics In Insurance

The Special Topics in Insurance course, offered in collaboration with Bermuda College and St. John's University, is officially underway!  There's still time to register—don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in the insurance field.

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ABIR Members’ Economic Contribution To Bermuda Tops $1bn

Leading Re/insurers Projected To Be Largest Payers Of Corporate Income Tax

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ABIR to sponsor free insurance course for fifth year

Partnership with Bermuda College and St. John’s University continues

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ABIR appoints Collin Anderson to senior role

New Director of Policy and Regulation brings 23 years’ experience in public and private sectors

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News & Updates

ABIR proud to be there for Americans in times of need

Bermuda re/insurers expect to pay nearly $10 billion in claims to support California wildfire recovery.

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Brit Re joins ABIR as membership reaches record high

Jonathan Stephenson, Brit Re’s Head of Office, joins ABIR board.

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ABIR co-hosts Bermuda Risk Summit reception with Reinsurance Association of America (RAA) and KBRA.

ABIR was pleased to co-host an industry reception with the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA) and KBRA during the Bermuda Risk Summit.

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ABIR is Hiring Summer Interns!

Looking for a career-boosting summer opportunity in policy & (re)insurance? We're hiring. Apply by: March 28th, 2025

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ABIR launches ‘Insuring Bermuda’s Future’ campaign

ABIR’s “Insuring Bermuda’s Future” campaign highlights its $1B+ economic impact, local jobs, and community investments through an animated video and social media. Watch the animated video on YouTube.

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John Huff to Moderate Opening Panel at Bermuda Risk Summit

President & CEO John Huff will moderate the opening panel at the 2025 Bermuda Risk Summit on March 10-12, featuring top reinsurance leaders discussing global risk. Click Here To Register 

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Economy Minister And Aspen Group Ceo To Launch 5th Year Of Free ABIR Insurance Course

Socio-economic Impact Of International Business In Bermuda In Focus

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ABIR Members’ Economic Contribution To Bermuda Tops $1bn

Leading Re/insurers Projected To Be Largest Payers Of Corporate Income Tax

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ABIR Hosts Year End Celebration of Leadership Reception

ABIR pays tribute to Her Excellency, Bermuda Governor Rena Lalgie, Newly Appointed Bermuda Attorney General Kim Wilkerson, and Hamilton CEO Pina Albo, completing her term as ABIR’s first woman chair.

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ABIR To Sponsor Free Insurance Course For Fifth Year

Partnership with Bermuda College and St. John’s University continues.

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ABIR CY 2023 Global Underwriting Results

Bermuda’s leading re/insurers post strong growth with record $171 billion of GWP

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2024-25 Bermuda Business Review

ABIR Chair Pina Albo and CEO John Huff featured in the 2024-25 Bermuda Business Review 

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ABIR holds leadership dialogue with NAIC commissioners

Executives from Bermuda’s leading re/insurers discuss market trends with US regulators

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Bermuda College Foundation and ABIR announce Michael Butt scholarship recipients

Three students' first year at Bermuda College was funded by scholarships, donated in memory of Michael Butt.

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ABIR members to host 108 paid summer interns

Leading re/insurers offer record number of work experience opportunities to Bermudian students

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ABIR welcomes Bermudian interns

Bermudian students embrace the opportunity to taste hands-on re/insurance industry experience.

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ABIR appoints Collin Anderson to senior role

New Director of Policy and Regulation brings 23 years’ experience in public and private sectors

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Quick FAQ

Bermuda’s reinsurers provided 35% of terrorism reinsurance capacity to UK’s Pool Re in 2020.

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