PEMAC
JULY 08 – 10, 2026
ROYAL TORARICA HOTELÂ PARAMARIBO, SURINAMEÂ
The PEMAC Team
Glebe Executive Risk Advisor | IMA Financial Group
Love National Director + Growth Strategy, Advanced Industries Specialty | IMA Financial Group
Bhargava President | Aegis Prosperitas LLC
Bayley-Hay Chief Executive Officer | Aegis Prosperitas LLC
AI & Autonomous Ships: Redefining Risk in Marine Insurance
For centuries, the shipping industry has evolved through waves of innovation; from sail to steam, radar to satellite navigation. Today, maritime transportation stands at another turning point as artificial intelligence and autonomous vessels begin reshaping how cargo moves across the globe. What was once the domain of science fiction is becoming a reality, with AI-powered systems helping ships navigate, optimize routes, predict maintenance needs, and make real-time operational decisions. As the technology advances, insurers, regulators, and shipping companies are confronting a new question: how do you manage risk when the crew is no longer at the helm?
Energy Markets in Focus Report
The energy sector enters 2026 with a rare combination of opportunity and complexity. Insurance capital remains abundant, creating favorable conditions for many energy buyers, but beneath the surface, new challenges are emerging. Geopolitical disruptions, evolving environmental liabilities, aging infrastructure, and the rapid expansion of power-hungry data centers are reshaping how underwriters evaluate risk. In this environment, success is no longer determined by market conditions alone—it depends on how effectively organizations can tell their risk story, demonstrate operational discipline, and prepare for increasingly severe loss events.
Property & Casualty Markets in Focus Report
After years of challenging market conditions, signs of relief are beginning to emerge for many insurance buyers. Property markets are becoming more competitive, rates are easing, and additional capacity is creating new opportunities. Yet the story is different on the casualty side, where rising jury awards, social inflation, and escalating claim costs continue to pressure insurers. The result is a market of contrasts: while some organizations may find meaningful savings and expanded options, others face heightened scrutiny around loss prevention, claims management, and overall risk quality. Those that can clearly demonstrate how they manage risk are gaining the greatest advantage.
