Everest hires Lloyd’s representative to expand global markets unit

Everest Insurance, the specialty insurance division of Bermuda-based Everest Re Group, has hired Ralph van Helden as business development director for its global markets unit that includes Everest Insurance (Ireland), DAC (EIID), and Lloyd’s Syndicate 2786.

Prior to joining Everest, van Helden spent the last decade as the Lloyd’s representative in the Benelux Region (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg), where he was part of the team involved in the post-Brexit solution for Lloyd’s and is said to have played an integral part in setting up Lloyd’s Insurance Company in Brussels, Belgium. Previously, he spent ten years at Marsh as a real estate practice leader (EMEA) and placement leader. He also spent time at Rabobank and ING bank, where he worked in their insurance divisions.

In his new role at Everest Global Markets, van Helden will be responsible for developing and deepening regional relationships with Everest's broker partners, while bringing the full suite of Everest Global Markets capabilities to the EIID clients.

Linda Ryan, CEO of EIID, said: “We are so pleased to have someone with the deep business knowledge and experience that Ralph brings to our Ireland team, and to our vibrant EIID specialized insurance platform. As we look to expand our international brand and business, Ralph’s twenty plus years in the European insurance market, and the relationships he’s built in that space, will prove invaluable.”