Cayman Islands: Corporate Governance

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has published a revised Enforcement Manual that significantly expands its publication framework for enforcement actions against regulated entities. For reinsurance companies operating as Class B or Class D insurers, the Manual clarifies CIMA's broad enforcement toolkit and highlights critical compliance areas where boards must maintain vigilant oversight. Understanding these enforcement priorities and reputational risks is essential for maintaining regulatory standing a

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has released its 2026 Thematic Review examining compliance practices at Class B(iii) and Class D licensed reinsurers, revealing that corporate governance weaknesses represent 68% of all findings.

The old saying that "Independent Directors are like parsley on a fish: technically they are there, but they are largely decorative" is now very much defunct in the context of the Cayman...