Everest bolsters cyber group with Navigators hire

Everest Insurance, a subsidiary of Bermuda-based Everest Re Group, has hired Navigators' Ayesha West to join its cyber insurance group as a vice president.

West will be responsible for managing the development of the company's national cyber insurance underwriting team, and will be based in New York reporting to Kevin Sherry, head of Cyber.

West most recently worked at Navigators Group as AVP, US retail, cyber and technology lead. Prior to that, she held positions in the cyber insurance field at both AXIS and Chubb.

Sherry commented: “We are pleased to have Ayesha join our team and excited to have her cultivate and continue to expand Everest’s footprint in this space. I’m confident that with her experience, industry knowledge, and proven leadership skills, she will be a valuable asset to our team, our clients, and our brokers.”