Cayman’s Regulatory Evolution, Global Leadership, and What’s Ahead


In the May 2025 issue of Captive Insurance Times, The Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC)’s General Manager, Kevin Poole, shares in-depth insights into how the Cayman Islands continues to lead the global captive insurance space through regulatory excellence and strategic vision.

This wide-ranging Q&A explores:

  • The most significant regulatory changes of the past year and their alignment with global standards
  • The impact of regulatory evolution on Cayman’s competitiveness and sector growth
  • How Cayman is approaching innovation, including the rise of insurtech, blockchain, and AI
  • Regulatory responses to emerging risks such as cyber threats and climate change
  • CIMA’s long-term vision for the captive insurance landscape and IMAC’s ongoing collaboration
  • Key trends and opportunities shaping the future of Cayman captives, and how Cayman stays ahead of other jurisdictions in attracting new captives
  • Upcoming initiatives poised to further strengthen Cayman’s position as a premier domicile

“Our focus remains on maintaining a responsive and forward-thinking regulatory framework that enables innovation while upholding global standards,” says Poole.

CLICK HERE to read the full article in Captive Insurance Times Issue 279 (pages 26–30).

Kevin Poole, IMAC General Manager