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Appoints Stephen Buonpane to Lead the Division; Danielle Stewart to Chief Operating Officer
WARREN, New Jersey – August 07, 2024 – Everest Insurance®, the insurance division of Everest Group, Ltd. (NYSE: EG), has appointed Stephen Buonpane to lead the Company’s U.S. Wholesale and Programs business. He will report to Bill Hazelton, Executive Vice President of Everest Insurance® and President of North America Insurance.
Mr. Buonpane’s appointment underscores Everest’s commitment to the growth of its wholesale business, recently established as a standalone division to support wholesale brokers with exclusive access to Everest’s customized offerings.
“As a recognized market authority, Stephen brings the underwriting acumen, industry expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit that will propel our portfolio and help our wholesale clients thrive in today’s challenging risk environment,” said Bill Hazelton. “Stephen’s proven record of building successful businesses from the ground-up will be instrumental to the fulfillment of our wholesale strategy.”
An experienced underwriting leader and business innovator with more than two decades of casualty and commercial construction experience, Mr. Buonpane’s appointment follows his previous position as Head of Everest’s Casualty Lines and Industry Practices Business. Prior to Everest, he served as EVP, Construction Industry Practice Leader at Chubb and also as Co-Founder and Chief Insurance Officer for technology-based insurance industry MGA, Shepherd Labs, Inc.
Everest also announced Danielle Stewart has been named Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Mr. Buonpane. She currently serves as National Head of Wholesale Distribution for Everest Insurance® and was previously Director of Business Strategy at Liberty Mutual where she led a variety of strategic initiatives for the company’s Primary Casualty E&S portfolio.
“I am excited by the opportunity to lead a winning team, focused on innovating top-tier products with exceptional responsiveness and agility,” said Stephen Buonpane. “Working closely with Danielle and our growing team, we will leverage the full range of Everest’s capabilities to advance the business while delivering the best experience to the industry.”
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.