The Cayman International Reinsurance Companies Association (CIRCA) has unveiled its Board of Directors and leadership team for 2026 to continue advancing the Cayman Islands’ reinsurance sector.
Faramarz Romer, Group Chief Financial Officer at Greenlight Re, will serve as Chair of CIRCA’s Board of Directors for 2026.
The Vice Chairs of the Board will be R Cameron Leitch (Hildene Re), Tyler Bent (Knighthead), Darryl Cardozo (RBC Insurance), Ahwaz Chagani (Oceanview), Jordan Comacchio (Longtail Re), Bridget Dunn (Talcott), Brian Green (Topsail Re), Peter McKelvy (Northern Re), Eric Marhoun (Nassau), Greg Mitchell (Aureum Re), Fearghal O’Riordan (Axonic), Brandon Smith (Accelerant), Sheng Tseng (F&G), and Richard Zebleckas (Aspida).
Faramarz Romer will also serve as Chair of the Management Committee, with Hildene Re’s R Cameron Leitch as Vice Chair, Knighthead’s Cameron Dunn as Treasurer, and David Self returning as General Manager.
Hildene Re’s Conor Kearney will serve as Chair of the Marketing Committee, Northern Re’s Simranjit Singh as Chair of the Social Committee, Ascendant’s Erik Fell as Chair of the Membership Committee, and Axonic’s Faith Dube as Chair of the Regulatory Committee.
Outgoing Chair Greg Mitchell reflected on CIRCA’s progress over the past year, saying, “Over the past year, CIRCA has focused on ensuring the Cayman reinsurance story is told clearly and accurately by those who know it best. Through direct engagement with regulators, industry leaders, and the media, we have worked to reinforce the strength, transparency, and credibility of Cayman.”
Faramarz Romer shared his vision for the year ahead: “CIRCA enters 2026 from a position of strength, with a growing membership, an engaged global audience, and strong relationships with industry stakeholders. I look forward to building on this momentum while continuing to advocate for Cayman as a leading, transparent, and resilient reinsurance domicile.”
