Leslie Robinson will be posthumously awarded the 2025 Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding service and enduring impact on Bermuda’s captive insurance industry.

The Bermuda Captive Conference said it was celebrating the legacy of a trailblazing industry leader.

The insurance regulator turned captive industry professional passed away in October at 57, with the Bermuda Captive Network lamenting at the time the loss of a true champion for the island’s captive industry.

The award will be presented during the opening session of the 2025 BCC on Tuesday at 9am in the Harbourview Ballroom at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club.

Accepting the award on her behalf will be Kelechi Jones, her spiritual daughter, alongside younger cousins Che’ Clarke and Scott Clarke — two young professionals whom Ms Richardson mentored and inspired to join the insurance industry.

A statement noted: “Leslie Robinson was more than a respected industry professional; she was a tireless advocate, mentor and leader whose contributions helped shape the jurisdiction’s reputation on the global stage.

“A former chair of the Bermuda Captive Conference and an integral member of the Bermuda Captive Network, Leslie was a passionate ambassador for the island’s risk sector and a champion for inclusion, education and industry advancement.

“Her leadership through pivotal moments in the industry cannot be overstated. As chair of the Bermuda Captive Conference from 2020 to 2022, Leslie guided the organisation through one of its most challenging periods during the pandemic.

“Under her stewardship, the conference successfully transitioned into a virtual, then hybrid model, helping maintain Bermuda’s visibility and momentum in the international marketplace while fostering meaningful dialogue and connection among industry participants.

“Leslie was also one of the founding strategic directors of the Bermuda Captive Network when it launched in 2021, playing a key role in shaping the structure, vision and values of the organisation.

“Her focus on broadening the network’s reach, fostering mentorship opportunities and elevating Bermuda’s captive voice locally and abroad made her an indispensable part of its early success.

“Throughout her career, Leslie was deeply committed to promoting Bermuda as a leading domicile for captive insurance.

“She represented the jurisdiction at global industry events and international business forums, where her knowledge, professionalism and personal warmth left a lasting impression.

“Whether speaking on panels, mentoring young professionals or engaging with international stakeholders, Leslie consistently advanced the narrative of Bermuda’s strength, stability and innovation as a captive insurance hub.

“Leslie’s loss continues to be felt deeply by all who knew her,” Séadna Kirwan, Bermuda Captive Conference chair, said. “She was a unifying force in our community and a leader in every sense of the word. Her contributions to the captive industry — and to Bermuda’s professional and civic life — were extraordinary. We are honoured to celebrate her legacy through this award.”

Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, said: “Senator Robinson was larger than life and a true champion of the captive insurance industry. Her contributions are legendary, and it is deeply appreciated that senator Robinson’s illustrious legacy is being remembered in this way.”

Ms Robinson also served as director at WTW Bermuda and earlier with the insurance division of the Bermuda Monetary Authority.

The award, named after Fred Reiss, the visionary who pioneered the captive insurance concept in 1962, recognises individuals whose work has left a lasting mark on Bermuda’s insurance landscape.