Bermudian business leaders are to hold a special reception at the a major insurance industry conference.

The invitation-only meeting will be held as Bermuda touts for business at the annual Risk and Insurance Management Society event, to be held in San Diego, California.

Around 200 representatives from the island’s insurance and reinsurance sectors will attend the conference, alongside Government leaders and regulators.

The Rims event attracts around 10,000 delegates, including senior executives and risk management professionals, and also features about 400 exhibitors.

The Bermuda reception will feature a “Taste of Bermuda” session, with eight local chefs recruited to create cuisine with an island flavour.

Bermuda Business Development Agency chief executive officer Ross Webber said: “This is an important business development event that helps connect Bermuda to industry decision makers.

“We attend the Rims conference to maintain our leadership position and bolster our international business profile.

“At the same time, it represents a wonderful opportunity for Bermuda to demonstrate its world-class culinary culture to an audience that wants to learn more about our island.”

Michael Dunkley, the Premier, Bob Richards, the Minister of Finance, and Grant Gibbons, Minister of Economic Development, will attend the three-day conference.

They will be joined by Bermuda Monetary Authority CEO Jeremy Cox and members of his staff and Mr Webber.

During the trip, the Bermuda delegation is expected to meet Rims president Julie Pemberton, tour the conference floor, visit the Bermuda industry booths and give media interviews to highlight the attractions of the island.

Guests at the reception will be entered into a draw to win a trip to the island, with other Bermuda-themed prizes like Gosling’s Rum, America’s Cup merchandise, Bermuda shorts and jewellery.