Everest Group, Ltd., a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions, announced a leadership change on Monday. Jim Williamson, the company’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, has been appointed acting chief executive officer, effective immediately. He will also join the company’s board of directors.
The leadership shift follows the resignation of president and CEO Juan C. Andrade, who is leaving Everest after nearly five years to assume a CEO position at a financial services firm.
“The board of directors has great confidence in Jim and is pleased to have appointed him to take the helm at Everest,” said Joseph Taranto, chairman of the Board. Taranto highlighted Williamson’s extensive experience in the insurance and reinsurance sectors, emphasizing the board’s trust in his ability to guide the company’s long-term strategic objectives alongside the senior leadership team.
“Jim will continue to partner with an experienced and talented group of senior colleagues, including CFO Mark Kociancic, to achieve Everest’s long term strategic goals. In addition, we wish Juan well in his new position,” Taranto said.
Williamson brings over 20 years of industry expertise to his new role. Since joining Everest in 2020 as chief operating officer, he has taken on key leadership responsibilities, including overseeing the company’s reinsurance division in 2021 and leading both the insurance and reinsurance businesses in 2024. His career spans senior positions at The Hartford, Chubb, and ACE, with experience across commercial, specialty, and consumer lines in both domestic and international markets.
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