February 28, 2025
Rosewood BahaMar
Nassau, Bahamas
Bahamas First unites groups of innovators who are carving out new avenues for success and expansion in the insurance sector. Our commitment to being "First" highlights our pursuit of excellence and future-driven strategies; but, we understand that we cannot reach our goals in isolation. The concept of "Together" represents our belief in the strength of collaboration and partnership.
Through our combined efforts and steadfast support from our stakeholders, we aim to forge a future where innovation and teamwork are at the heart of our success!
8:30 am – 9:45 am
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:45 am – 9:55 am
Welcome
Ms. Alison Treco
Executive Chair, Bahamas First Holdings
9:55 am – 10:05 am
Opening Remarks
Mr. Richard Darville
CEO, Bahamas First General Insurance Company
10:05 am – 10:35 am
Underwriting for Tomorrow
Mr. Kevin Hudson
VP - Underwriting, Bahamas First General Insurance Company
10:35 am – 10:45 am
Coffee Break
10:45 am – 11:15 am
Digital Technology Update
Ms. G. Kelly Banks
Group Chief Information Officer, Bahamas First Corporate Services
11:15 am – 11:35 am
Analytics: Harnessing Data for Success
Mr. Shone Nairn
Data Engineer, Bahamas First Corporate Services
11:35 am – 12:00 pm
Small Business Development
Ms. Phyllice Bethel
Deputy Director, Access Accelerator - Small Business Development Centre (SBDC Bahamas)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch
Presentation
Recycling: Disrupting Cultural Norms
Mr. Perry Rolle
Director, Eden Recycling & Manufacturing
1:00 pm – 1:20 pm
Lions and Tigers and Bears and Mental Health...Oh My!
Dr. Stephanie P. Hutcheson
Clinical Psychologist
1:20 pm – 1:50 pm
The Cyber Shield: Protecting Your Digital Assets
Mr. Gamal Newry
President / Senior Consultant & Trainer, Preventative Measures
1:50 pm – 2:00 pm
Coffee Break
2:00 pm – 2:20 pm
From Audit to Action: Optimizing Business Operations
Ms. Deborah McKinney
Group Manager, Operations & Special Projects, Bahamas First Corporate Services
2:20 pm – 2:40 pm
Navigating the Compliance Maze
Ms. Darcel Smith-Williamson
Group Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Bahamas First Corporate Services
2:40 pm – 3:00 pm
Risk: The Uncertain Future
Mr. Emmanuel O. Komolafe
Group Chief Risk Officer, Bahamas First Corporate Services
3:00 pm – 3:05 pm
Closing Remarks
3:05 pm – 5:00 pm
Cocktail Reception
