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Appoints: Matt Meserole, Head of Excess Casualty, Everest Evolution™
Adam Birch, Head of Industry Specialties, Everest Evolution™
Cristin McCarthy, Head of Excess Construction, Everest Evolution™
WARREN, New Jersey – April 24, 2025 – Everest today announced three key leadership appointments to the Company’s U.S. Wholesale business, Everest Evolution™.
- Matt Meserole has been named Head of Excess Casualty, where he will oversee the strategic direction and underwriting performance of the Everest Evolution Excess Casualty business. A proven leader known for attracting top industry talent, Mr. Meserole has been pivotal to the Company’s Excess Casualty organization and to launching the Excess Casualty offering for U.S. Wholesale customers. Prior to Everest, Mr. Meserole was a production underwriter at All Risks.
- Adam Birch has been appointed Head of Industry Specialties. Mr. Birch will lead the strategic growth of Everest Evolution’s Construction and Energy industry-focused segments, while maintaining his role as Central Region Distribution Leader for U.S. Wholesale customers. A recognized E&S market leader, Mr. Birch previously held senior underwriting positions of increasing responsibility at Lexington Insurance and Argo Group.
- Cristin McCarthy has been appointed Head of Excess Construction. Known for delivering consistent, high-quality solutions for construction broker partners, Ms. McCarthy joined Everest from Liberty Mutual Insurance, where she held increasingly senior roles in Excess Construction underwriting.
“As the U.S. E&S market continues to grow, we are advancing our wholesale strategy by investing in top talent, delivering superior service, and deepening our specialization in key industries,” said Stephen Buonpane, President, Everest Evolution. “We are well-positioned, with a significantly enhanced leadership team to expand our market presence, focused on supporting our U.S. wholesale partners with customized, exclusive solutions that meet the dynamic needs of the market.”
About Everest Evolution™
Everest Evolution™ provides specialized excess and surplus lines products through its U.S. based Everest affiliated insurers. The Everest Evolution™ products and services will be exclusive to the wholesale channel. To learn more visit www.everestevolution.com.
About Everest
Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest) is a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions that address customers’ most pressing challenges. Known for a 50-year track record of disciplined underwriting, capital and risk management, Everest, through its global operating affiliates, is committed to underwriting opportunity for colleagues, customers, shareholders, and communities worldwide.
Everest common stock (NYSE: EG) is a component of the S&P 500 index.
Additional information about Everest, our people, and our products can be found on our website at www.everestglobal.com.