Everest names new chief executive of its insurance unit

Bermuda-based Everest Re Group has named Jonathan Zaffino as the president and chief executive officer of the Everest Insurance division.

Zaffino joined Everest in 2015 and most recently held the position of president of the North America insurance division. He joined the business from underwriting manager Victor O. Schinnerer & Company and previously worked for Marsh.

In his new role, he will be responsible for planning and executing on the worldwide insurance division’s business strategies and will assume oversight for the newly-formed Everest Insurance Company of Ireland and the Everest Lloyd’s Syndicate operations.

Dominic Addesso, president and CEO of Everest Re Group, said: "Jon has done a tremendous job in the build out of the North America Insurance Division and elevating the Everest name in this important marketplace. His strong leadership capability and strategic vision make him the ideal candidate for leading the continued build of Everest’s global insurance brand."

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