Brendan Barry

Brendan Barry is an accomplished underwriting executive with over 30 years of international experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry. He brings deep expertise in general management, underwriting leadership, and strategic transformation across diverse markets, including the U.S., Europe, and the Caribbean.

Prior to joining IRM, Brendan held executive roles at Aran Re (Cayman) Ltd., where he served as founding CEO and Chief Underwriting Officer, leading the company through initial capitalization and the launch of its longevity risk platform. He also served as Chief Underwriting Officer at Greenlight Re (Nasdaq: GLRE), where he was instrumental in restructuring the business and implementing a disciplined underwriting strategy that improved profitability and expanded the firm’s global footprint.

Earlier in his career, Brendan held senior underwriting roles at Platinum Underwriters in Bermuda and began his insurance journey in Dublin with positions at Hannover Re, QBE, and claims roles at FBD Insurance. He holds an MBA from the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, a post-graduate diploma in statistics from Trinity College Dublin, and a BA in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management.

Brendan serves on the boards of several insurance-related entities, where he contributes his underwriting and governance expertise.