Long to lead I–RE Bermuda as growth drives senior appointments

I–RE has appointed Simon Long (pictured, immediate right) as managing director of I–RE in Bermuda as part of the next phase of its growth strategy.

The specialist captive insurance and reinsurance managing general agent (MGA) also appointed Charles Kittrell (pictured right of Long) into underwriting operations.

Long steps into the managing director role at the centre of the company’s development as it looks to build on strong recent performance.

Kittrell was promoted after progressing through the organisation as an analyst.

The two appointments follow what the company described as a standout period of growth in 2025, driven by demand for its RE–PAID product.

The commercial property and general liability captive MGA is targeted at US mid market clients seeking greater control and price stability.

I–RE said demand has increased as companies look for alternative structures to manage volatility in traditional insurance markets.

In 2026, the firm plans to expand underwriting and commercial capabilities while deploying technology to bring teams closer to brokers and captive managers.

Andy Jeckells, co founder of I–RE, said the appointments reflect confidence in the company’s trajectory.

“I–RE has reached an exciting moment,” Jeckells said.

“We have a proven product, strong broker and captive manager relationships and growing demand from an increasingly diverse base of clients,” he added.

“These appointments reflect our confidence in the future and the next phase of our growth,” Jeckells said.

“Our priority now is to invest in people, technology and collaboration to make this happen,” he added.