Cayman Islands Approves 21 New International Insurance Licenses During H1

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), which represents the international insurance industry in the British overseas territory, reported that licenses have been approved for 21 new international insurers during the first half of this year. Between …

21 new insurers and reinsurers join the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has granted licenses to 21 insurance operators between April and June 2025, including nine captives, six reinsurers and one insurer. These additions bring the total number of operating licenses issued by CIMA in …

Overview of the Cayman Islands Economic Substance requirements

Key takeaways Each entity incorporated, established or registered in the Cayman Islands must file an annual economic substance notification with the Tax Information Authority (the "TIA"). A "relevant entity" conducting "relevant …

12 of the best things to do in the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands are a postcard-perfect escape, and while those beaches are tempting enough to keep you put, there’s so much more waiting to be discovered. Dig a little deeper and you’ll uncover coral-covered shipwrecks, rare parrots in forest reserves, …

Cayman Islands proposes ban on non-Caymanians fishing in its waters

The Cayman Islands Government is moving to introduce legislation that would ban non-Caymanians from harvesting marine life in the country’s territorial waters, as part of a broader effort to protect biodiversity and preserve resources for local fisherfolk. …

Summer NAVigation, July 2025 - No Date, No Problem: Cayman Court Affirms Pre-Signed Share Transfer

[co-authors: Michael O'Connor, Ben Hobden, Lincoln Smith]* As the NAV and Hybrid worlds continue to grow, the granting of security over shares in Cayman companies is becoming a more common feature of deals. One of the most frequent questions we hear …

Cayman’s storm surge risk mapped out by NOAA

(CNS): Residents of low-lying areas and oceanfront properties now have access to a storm surge map that shows the potential risk to property in the Cayman Islands in the event of a storm. The CI National Weather Service (CINWS) and Hazard Management Cayman …

Mourant’s Cayman Corporate Team Strengthened By New Partner Hire

Tom McLaughlin CAYMAN ISLANDS – Mourant, an international professional services firm with law at its core, has strengthened its Cayman Islands Corporate practice with the appointment of new Partner, Tom McLaughlin. Tom joins the firm from Dentons New …

Cayman Islands: Non-Caymanians prohibited from fishing

GEORGE TOWN, CMC – The Cabinet has approved the development of new legislation to prohibit non-Caymanians from harvesting any marine life from territorial waters, with limited exceptions for regulated catch-and-release fishing. According to a release from …

CAYMAN ISLANDS-ENVIRONMENT – Cabinet approves legislation prohibiting non-Caymanians from fishing in local waters