The 2025 edition of the Cayman Captive Forum, billed as the world’s largest captive insurance conference, will feature a keynote speaker who can tell one of the world’s most incredible survival stories.
In September 2012, while saturation diving to repair an oil pipeline in the North Sea, Chris Lemons was stranded without access to heat and oxygen on the ocean floor, 300 feet below the surface. With only five to six minutes of emergency gas to breathe, Lemons survived – to the amazement of his fellow divers – more than 35 minutes before he was rescued and taken to the surface. His story has generated a book, a 2019 documentary film and a 2025 feature film ‘Last Breath’, starring Woody Harrelson and Finn Cole.
The Insurance Managers Association of Cayman announced Lemons’ appearance at the conference, which takes place at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman on 2-4 Dec., in a press release issued on Monday, 28 July.
“Chris’s powerful keynote will explore themes of risk, resilience and the limits of human endurance – making it a must-attend for this year’s Forum delegates,” the press release stated.
Joining the keynote line-up is Rashmi Airan, a globally recognised speaker and transformation expert whose powerful story of adversity and resilience has inspired audiences around the world.
As an Ivy League-educated attorney, Airan built a successful career spanning investment banking, entrepreneurship and academia, until one critical misstep led to a federal prison sentence that reshaped her life.
“Today, she draws on her personal journey and 30 years of experience in finance and law to challenge audiences to embrace vulnerability, lead with integrity and build cultures grounded in accountability and courageous growth,” the press release stated. “Her signature RISE Process is a framework for leaders navigating change and uncertainty, making her keynote a compelling addition to this year’s Forum.”
Michael Wild, committee chair of the Cayman Captive Forum, spoke about this year’s keynote speakers.
“Both Rashmi and Chris bring compelling stories and unique perspectives that should resonate with our audience,” Wild said. “We look forward to welcoming them both to the Forum this December.”
Registration for Cayman Captive Forum 2025 is still open. The event is expected to attract more than 1,500 delegates for three days of educational and networking opportunities.
For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, visit the IMAC website.
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