Over 350 Attend 2025 ILS Convergence Event
Over 350 delegates from nine countries attended the 2025 ILS Convergence event in Bermuda for three days of “insightful discussion, innovation, and collaboration in the insurance-linked securities [ILS] sector.”
A spokesperson said, “The annual ILS Convergence event, held from October 13–15, 2025, concluded with resounding success, bringing together 365 delegates from nine countries for three days of insightful discussion, innovation, and collaboration in the insurance-linked securities [ILS] sector.
‘Hosted in Bermuda—the world’s leading hub for ILS and alternative risk transfer—the event attracted a diverse mix of investors, asset managers, reinsurers, regulators, and industry leaders. Attendees explored emerging trends shaping the ILS landscape, including climate resilience, sustainable risk finance, and evolving market dynamics.
“This year’s program featured keynote sessions, expert panels, and networking events that fostered meaningful exchange between global stakeholders committed to the continued growth and innovation of the ILS market.”
Jo Stanton, Chair of the ILS Convergence Steering Committee, reflected on the event’s success: “Convergence brings together the entire ecosystem of the ILS market; from investors providing the capital, through managers, regulators and service providers, to cedants placing the risk. Bermuda is the place where these partnerships are formed and strengthened. Our local ILS community coming together with so many international participants underscores the importance of this jurisdiction—not only for advancing our industry’s shared goals but also for inspiring new ideas that will shape the future of risk transfer.”
Hanni Ali, Co-Chair of the ILS Convergence Steering Committee, added: “Convergence 2025 was positively buzzing, with industry leaders and emerging voices coming together to exchange ideas. All set to the backdrop of a record year for 144A Cat Bond issuance and strong growth in alternative capital reinsurance AUM. In addition to the ever-popular science focused segments, we learned about product innovation from thought leaders across casualty, cyber and legacy market segments demonstrating Bermuda’s ongoing leadership in ILS and reinsurance.”
A spokesperson added, “The 2025 event reaffirmed Bermuda’s position as a global leader in the ILS space and highlighted the jurisdiction’s ongoing commitment to transparency, innovation, and sustainable market development.
“The organizers extend their sincere gratitude to all sponsors whose partnership and continued support made Convergence 2025 possible. Special thanks are extended to the Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsors for their invaluable contributions and commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation across the ILS industry.
“The 2025 event reaffirmed Bermuda’s role as a global leader in the ILS sector and showcased the jurisdiction’s dedication to innovation, transparency, and sustainable growth.
“For more information about ILS Convergence and future events, please visit www.ilsbermuda.com[http://www.ilsbermuda.com].”
