Everest hires former AIG exec to lead new business unit
Everest Re has appointed David Sandler as leader of a new business unit at Everest Insurance, targeting the risk management client segment.
The business unit, Everest Risk Management, enters the market with a product offering consisting of worker’s compensation, general and auto liability, foreign casualty, along with a full suite of casualty risk financing and servicing capabilities.
Sandler will be responsible for the existing Everest underwriting teams dedicated to this segment, while also pursuing the select expansion of additional capabilities across the country.
Sandler has more than 22 years of experience in the primary casualty market from working at AIG. Within AIG he held various positions within the overall casualty structure of the firm, including various underwriting and leadership roles within AIG Risk Management (AIGRM) as president of the commercial risk division and executive vice president and chief operating officer of US casualty.
More recently Sandler served as executive vice president and head of corporate accounts at AIG.
Jonathan Zaffino, president of Everest Insurance North America, said: “Dave brings to us a very deep and formidable skill set in the primary casualty and foreign casualty markets. He is widely known within the broker community as an astute technician, a thoughtful underwriter, and a talented leader.
“We are pleased to welcome Dave to the Everest team as he will undoubtedly be a valued addition to Everest Insurance and our expansion efforts within the risk management segment.”
