Everest has announced three leadership appointments for its US wholesale business, Everest Evolution, as part of its efforts to expand its presence in the market.
Matt Meserole (pictured, left) has been named head of excess casualty, where he will oversee the strategic direction and underwriting performance of the company’s excess casualty business. Meserole has been instrumental in the development of Everest’s excess casualty offering for US wholesale customers, it was stated. Prior to joining Everest, he worked as a production underwriter at All Risks.
Adam Birch (pictured, center) has been appointed head of industry specialties, where he will lead the growth of Everest Evolution’s construction and energy industry segments. Birch will also continue to serve as Central Region distribution leader for US Wholesale customers. He previously held senior underwriting roles at Lexington Insurance and Argo Group.
Cristin McCarthy (pictured, right) has been appointed head of excess construction, where she will focus on delivering solutions for construction broker partners. McCarthy joins Everest from Liberty Mutual Insurance, where she held senior positions in excess construction underwriting.
The appointments come after the Everest Group board of directors named Jim Williamson as the company’s president and chief executive officer. Williamson had served as acting CEO prior to his appointment and has been with the company since 2020, holding various leadership roles. He has more than 20 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance sector.
“As the US E&S market continues to grow, we are advancing our wholesale strategy by investing in talent, enhancing our service offerings, and focusing on key industries,” said Stephen Buonpane, president of Everest Evolution. “With this strengthened leadership team, we are well-positioned to expand our market presence and provide our US wholesale partners with tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of the market.”
