Everest Insurance promotes Dane Lopes to chief commercial officer

Everest Insurance, the specialty insurance division of Bermuda-based Everest Re Group, has appointed Dane Lopes to the expanded position of chief commercial officer.

Lopes joined Everest in June of 2015 as head of sales and distribution, and eventually expanded his responsibilities to include all facets of sales, marketing, communications, and distribution management across the organisation.

"Dane has done an outstanding job of connecting our clients to the ever expanding Everest Insurance organisation," said Jonathan Zaffino, president and CEO of Everest Insurance. "This appointment recognises Dane’s significant prior contributions and the increased scale of his responsibilities over the past four years.

"Under Dane’s leadership Everest Insurance has developed a world-class distribution platform that positions the firm for continued profitable growth across our chosen markets. Dane is a talented and seasoned industry leader who will continue to play an increasingly important role in the future of Everest."

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