Everest Re hires reinsurance chief claims officer from Chubb

Bermuda-based Everest Re Group has appointed Ike Barbatsoulis as chief reinsurance claims officer for Everest’s reinsurance division.

Barbatsoulis will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the reinsurance claims organization with continued focus on customer service, increased operational efficiencies, and advanced analytical capabilities, the company said in a statement.

Barbatsoulis joins Everest from Chubb, where he held senior positions across Chubb global claims, Chubb services corporation and Chubb insurance. Most recently, he was senior vice president for Chubb global claims with strategic and operational responsibility for Chubb’s worldwide legal and professional services vendor network.

Commenting on the addition, James Camerino, chief operating officer, said: "After a very comprehensive search, we are excited to have Ike join our team and lead the reinsurance claims unit. He brings a tremendous amount of leadership, expertise and experience and will be instrumental in leading our claims organization to deliver best in class service to our clients and brokers.”

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