Aoife Taylor
Aoife Taylor is a highly accomplished insurance and reinsurance professional with more than 24 years of experience spanning traditional insurance, alternative risk, and captive solutions. She currently serves as a Broker Development Manager and Strategic Growth Leader at I-RE, a Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance underwriter founded by former London Lloyd’s Market professionals to address a gap in the mid-market for high-performing companies seeking more efficient risk solutions. In her role, Aoife leads business development initiatives across the United States, building strong relationships with captive advisors, managers, insurers, and producers while supporting clients in adopting innovative, performance-driven risk strategies.
Aoife’s expertise lies in evaluating complex portfolios of risk, identifying coverage gaps, and integrating tailored alternative risk programs that align with client objectives. She plays a critical role in vetting new business opportunities and collaborating closely with underwriting teams to deliver structured, high-value solutions. In addition to her executive responsibilities, Aoife serves as an independent resident director for numerous captive insurance boards domiciled in North Carolina and is an active board member of the North Carolina Captive Insurance Association, where she contributes to the advancement and governance of captive insurance frameworks.
Her career began in Dublin with Marsh Management Services, one of the pioneering captive management firms, where she developed a strong foundation in the industry. She later expanded her experience internationally, working in London and across key offshore markets including the Channel Islands, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands, focusing on financial services and offshore business development. Known for her ability to thrive in dynamic, high-growth environments, Aoife is a proven leader who excels at building brands, driving strategic growth, and helping organizations scale through persistence, innovation, and disciplined sales execution.
• Financial Services Diploma
• Professional Diploma in Insurance by the Insurance Institute of Ireland
• Property and Casualty Certification License
• Dublin Business School - BA (Hons), Business Studies
• Board member of North Carolina Captives Insurance Association since 2003
• Work with homeless shelters in London
• Work in India
• NCCIA
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard work, really. You know, I was very lucky - my very first job in insurance in Dublin over 20 years ago was with Marsh Management Services, and they were probably one of the founding captive managers at the time. From there, I had such fantastic opportunities, from London doing offshore business development in the Channel Islands, Bermuda, and Cayman for financial services. I wasn't afraid to go where the work was and to just say yes to opportunities. It's such a phenomenal industry.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would say build your network. Become extremely technical and very focused on your area. Keep an open heart and mind, you know, attend the events. I feel like we're all quite sometimes a little bit isolated, but this alternative risk space is very niche, and there's some really awesome people in it. The more people you get to know, the more familiar you become with how actually innovative it is and what an expansive community and type of insurance it is. I would say build your network, become technically proficient in what you do, and once you do the work, you certainly will reap the rewards for sure.
Locations
I–RE
Columbia, MO 65201