SCOR Reinsurance chief reserving actuary leaves to join Everest

Bermuda-based  Everest Re Group has hired a senior SCOR executive to lead its global reserving strategy, aligning the company’s disciplined pricing, reserving and underwriting functions with its long-term objectives.

David Harris has joined the company as senior vice president, chief reserving actuary, replacing Ellen Edmonds.

Harris brings over 25 years of experience leading global and domestic reserving and actuarial teams at top reinsurance and insurance companies. Most recently, he served as senior vice president and chief reserving actuary at SCOR Reinsurance Company, where he led the integration of the organisation’s reserving, pricing and underwriting functions. Prior to joining SCOR, Harris held various senior actuarial positions at ING Insurance Company and Zurich North America Canada.

Harris will report to  Everest Group chief operating officer and head of reinsurance Jim Williamson, who said: “David’s industry expertise and track record complements our talented reserving team.

“We are grateful to Ellen for her years of commitment to  Everest and wish her well in the future. I look forward to collaborating with David to take our strategy forward.”

Juan Andrade, president and CEO of  Everest, added. “ Everest’s disciplined and integrated approach to reserving and risk management is embedded in everything we do. With David guiding our reserving function, we will continue to optimize our portfolio for sustained profitability and value for our customers and shareholders.”

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