George Town, Grand Cayman, July 17, 2023 – Demonstrating the world-class professional talent and strong outlook of the Cayman Islands’ captive insurance industry, five professionals from IMAC member companies were named to Captive International’s inaugural list of “FORTY under 40” industry leaders.

“The global captive insurance industry is full of talented diverse individuals in the early stages of their careers so to be recognised as a ‘FORTY under 40’ finalist is a considerable achievement all five of these professionals can be very proud of,” said Lesley Thompson, IMAC Chairperson. “The Cayman Islands significant representation on the list reflects the jurisdiction’s attraction for the next generation of professionals and the commitment of IMAC member companies to develop and grow talent.”

Captive International is the leading media outlet for the global captive insurance market and in late June the outlet released its first ever ‘FORTY under 40’ list of “up-and-coming talent rising through the ranks.” The professionals from IMAC member firms included on the list are:

·         Pierré Jacobs         Grant Thornton

·         Jenny Pooley         Strategic Risk Solutions

·         Ivy Sahadeo           Scotiabank & Trust (Cayman)

·         Lavanya Sehgal     Grant Thornton

·         Alanna Trundle       GCM

“Five out of forty leaders from a global industry coming from the Cayman Islands reflects the power of diversity in the Cayman captive insurance industry,” continued Thompson. “IMAC and its member companies are committed to the education and professional development that raises up young professionals like these and supports the spirit of innovation and competitiveness they bring to the industry.”