General David Petraeus To Speak In Bermuda
Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] announced that General David Petraeus, the former CIA Director, will serve as keynote speaker at their conference in September 2026.
A spokesperson said, “Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] today announced that General David H. Petraeus will serve as keynote speaker at the Bermuda International Life and Annuity Conference, taking place on September 28-29, 2026, at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club in Bermuda. The organization also announced EY as the event’s inaugural Diamond Sponsor, reaffirming its commitment to Bermuda’s [re]insurance market and the continued evolution of the global life and annuity sector.
“General Petraeus, a United States Army general and former Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, is widely recognized for his leadership in national security and global affairs. He currently serves as a Partner at KKR, Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, and Chairman of KKR Middle East. The keynote will offer his perspective on shifting power dynamics, regional flashpoints, and how the evolving security environment is shaping economic stability, growth, and risk management across international financial markets.”
“We look forward to welcoming General Petraeus to Bermuda as our keynote speaker,” said Suzanne Williams, CEO of BILTIR. “Building on last year’s momentum and record-breaking attendance, this event continues to serve as a vital forum for leaders across the [re]insurance sector to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the industry.”
A spokesperson added, “Diamond Sponsor EY will play a key role in BILTIR delivering an impactful conference that provides a world-class convening experience for business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts across the [re]insurance sector.”
“The Bermuda International Life & Annuity Conference continues to be one of the most important global forums for leaders across the long-term insurance and reinsurance industry,” said James Claxton, EY Bermuda Partner and Actuarial Leader of the EY Region of The Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands. “As a Diamond Sponsor, we at EY are proud to support a conference that brings senior decision makers together to exchange perspectives, address industry challenges, and help shape the future with confidence.”
A spokesperson added, “The 2026 Bermuda International Life and Annuity Conference is the only Bermuda event dedicated exclusively to the long-term insurance industry. The event will address the latest trends, regulatory developments, and innovations shaping the industry. Additional speakers and programming details will be announced in the coming months.”
Why is this guy speaking? The “king” and him in the same year, something is going on here on this island. And the IMF? Wow, but we know overseas territory citizens ,we will be ok with this.