News & Announcements

Women in Reinsurance (WiRe), the professional organization for women working in Bermuda’s reinsurance sector, hosted its fourth annual International Women’s Day Gala on Friday, March 6, 2026, bringing together industry leaders to celebrate the achievements and advancement of women across Bermuda’s world-class reinsurance market. The Gala was a sold-out event, with representation from a broad cross-section of reinsurance companies and professional service providers. Attendees

Katie Partington Howarth and Adria Da Breo Richards WiRe Bermuda is delighted to announce the appointment of Katie Partington Howarth and Adria Da Breo Richards to its Board of Directors. Both have extensive leadership experience, strategic insight, and a shared commitment to advancing women in the reinsurance industry. Katie Partington Howarth Katie brings over 25 years of distinguished local and international experience in the global reinsurance industry and, currently, s

WiRe Bermuda extends heartfelt gratitude to founding members Carmen DeSilva and Julia Mather as they conclude their service on the board. Since helping to incorporate WiRe in 2008, their dedication and leadership have been vital to the organization's growth and influence in supporting women in Bermuda’s reinsurance industry. Carmen DeSilva Carmen DeSilva, Vice President, Treaty Specialty Underwriter at QBE Re, possesses over 20 years of expertise in underwriting, strategic m

https://bernews.com/2025/03/run-4-her-fundraising-relay-race-on-march-30/ March 20, 2025 | 0 Comments Women in Reinsurance [WiRe] and the Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] invite the public to a fundraising relay race on Sunday, March 30, at the Waterfront Properties Courtyard. A spokesperson said, “Women in Reinsurance [WiRe] Bermuda and the Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] invite and encourage the public to join us for a fundraising relay race event, taking place on Sunday March 3

WiRe hosted its third annual Women’s Day Gala on Friday, March 7th, 2025. The keynote address was offered by Sylvia Baffour, Emotional Intelligence (EI) expert, author of I Dare You to Care and innovator of the Dare to CareTM EI Framework. Baffour has worked with several prominent organisations, such as The World Bank, to make EI a tangible tool for employees to use to navigate relationships and conflict, embrace change and enhance working environments. The Women’s Day Gala w

Hamilton, Bermuda (23 May 2024) Women in Reinsurance (WiRe), the leading professional organization dedicated to supporting and advancing women in the reinsurance industry in Bermuda, today announced a slate of new appointments to its prestigious board of directors and the introduction of an updated vision, purpose and values statement. These changes are designed to underscore the organisation’s commitment to promoting professional development, networking and diversity for mem

Women In Reinsurance (WiRe) Bermuda Announces Woman of the Year 2024 – Natasha Scotland Courcy Hamilton, Bermuda (9 March 2024) – Women in Reinsurance (WiRe), the professional organization for women working in Bermuda’s reinsurance sector, hosted its second annual Women’s Day Gala yesterday, Friday, March 8th, 2024. Attendees at the event included Rena Lalgie, the Governor; Senator Arianna Hodgson, Junior Minister of Labour, Finance and Health, and Peta White, Chairwoman of