Everest Announces Key Claims Leadership Appointments

Andrew McBride named Group Chief Claims Officer
Lope Garcia joins Everest Reinsurance as Chief Claims Officer

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Everest Group, Ltd. (NYSE: EG), a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions, today announced two key leadership appointments to the Company’s world-class claims operations.

Andrew McBride has been promoted to Group Chief Claims Officer, where he will lead claims across Everest’s Insurance and Reinsurance divisions, working closely with the Company’s global leaders to drive claims excellence and superior service. Mr. McBride was most recently Global Head of Claims at Everest Insurance^®, where he developed a highly talented team, with enhanced capabilities, service and expertise. Prior to joining Everest in 2021, Mr. McBride served as Executive Vice President, Claims at Chubb and led claims functions at ACE, QBE Insurance Group in Europe, and Aon.

Everest also announced Lope Garcia has joined the Company’s Reinsurance division as Global Reinsurance Chief Claims Officer. Based in Miami, FL, he reports to Mr. McBride and will work closely with Jill Beggs, Reinsurance Chief Operating Officer, and her Global Executive team to direct the function’s strategy and operations.

Mr. Garcia brings more than three decades of claims leadership experience, most recently as Senior Vice President of Claims for Latin America at Chubb, where he designed and executed the organization’s claims strategy, leading more than 1,400 employees across nine countries. Additionally, Mr. Garcia served as Chief Claims Officer for Latin America at Zurich and AIG.

“Exceptional claims management is a cornerstone of Everest’s reputation,” said Juan C. Andrade, Everest President and CEO. “Andrew and Lope are both seasoned and trusted leaders, with a record of building successful global claims operations. I look forward to working with both of them as we continue providing the superior service and experience Everest is known to deliver.”

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.