Faramarz Romer, 2026 CIRCA Chair

The Cayman International Reinsurance Companies Association (CIRCA) is pleased to announce its Board of Directors and leadership team for 2026. Following a busy year marked by increased engagement, advocacy, and global visibility, CIRCA welcomes new leadership to continue advancing the Cayman Islands’ reinsurance sector.

The newly appointed Board of Directors:

Chair: Faramarz Romer, Greenlight Re

Vice Chair: 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

Richard Zebleckas, Aspida

Management Committee: 

Chair: Faramarz Romer, Greenlight Re
Vice Chair: R Cameron Leitch, Hildene Re
Treasurer: Cameron Dunn, Knighthead
General Manager: David Self (returning)

Sub-Committees

Marketing Committee:
Chair – Conor Kearney, Hildene Re

Social Committee:
Chair – Simranjit Singh, Northern Re

Membership Committee:
Chair – Erik Fell, Ascendant

Regulatory Committee:
Chair – Faith Dube, Axonic

Outgoing Chair Greg Mitchell reflected on CIRCA’s progress over the past year:

“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.”

Regulatory advocacy remained a core focus for CIRCA throughout 2025, including:

• Active engagement at the NAIC Summer and Fall National Meetings
• Ongoing liaison with CIRCA members on consultations issued by CIMA, the Ministry, and the IAIS

CIRCA also delivered a number of key initiatives and events in 2025, including:

• ReConnect 2025, which welcomed approximately 650 attendees and 48 expert speakers, introduced the inaugural Discover Cayman pre-conference seminar and Golf Social, and hosted four U.S. insurance commissioners, with nearly 50% of attendees traveling from overseas. 

• The New York Reinsurance Roundtable, in partnership with Cayman Finance and IMAC, attracting more than 200 participants from seven countries and strengthening international engagement.
• Continuation of the CIRCA Rising Stars Initiative, spotlighting emerging Caymanian talent within the reinsurance sector
• Three instalments of the Reinsurance Insights Series, delivering regulatory and market updates to members, the wider industry, and students preparing to enter the workforce. 

Incoming Chair 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.”

Looking ahead, CIRCA remains committed to expanding its membership, closely monitoring regulatory developments, delivering best-in-class events, and actively advocating for Cayman’s position as a premier global reinsurance jurisdiction.

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Founded in 2020, the Cayman International Reinsurance Companies Association (CIRCA) serves as the collective voice of commercial reinsurance companies in the Cayman Islands. The association is dedicated to promoting collaboration, advocating for regulatory excellence, and advancing educational initiatives in Cayman’s thriving reinsurance sector.

For more information about CIRCA, visit www.circa.ky.