Everest bolsters E&S casualty group with Zurich, BXM hires

Everest Insurance, the specialty insurance division of Bermuda-based Everest Re Group, has strengthened its excess & surplus (E&S) casualty group with the addition of two new hires in Chicago.

Joanne Suarez has joined the E&S excess casualty group as a director responsible for underwriting excess casualty business over a broad range of industries. Previously, she worked as an assistant vice president at BXM Insurance Services, focused on underwriting excess casualty. She has also worked at HCC Insurance Holdings, and CV Starr & Company of California.

Mary Rimbey has joined the E&S primary casualty group as a manager responsible for underwriting primary lines E&S business, offering clients solutions to complex and unusual risks outside of the standard market. Previously, Rimbey held the position of senior underwriter at Zurich North America, working within their wholesale division. Prior to Zurich, she worked at Navigators as an excess underwriter for wholesale casualty.

“As our E&S Casualty group continues to expand its footprint we are excited to add these two talented individuals to our Chicago office,” said Eric Koppang, head of E&S casualty. “The addition of Joanne and Mary to our group enhances our ability to provide best-in-class service and solutions to our brokers and clients.”