Everest names new risk management team lead

Hamilton-based reinsurance company Everest Insurance has appointed John Lazar to its risk management unit as vice president and west region leader.

Lazar joins Everest Insurance from global risk management and broking firm Willis Towers Watson, where he was Center of Excellence Casualty Leader for California. In his new role, Lazar will be responsible for the oversight of a team of underwriters across the Everest west region offices, whose focus is the primary casualty large account marketplace.

“We are very excited to have someone with John’s experience, technical expertise and longstanding relationships join our risk management team,” Everest Insurance VP and head of risk management & commercial casualty Chris McKeon said. “The large account space is a core focus of our primary casualty platform and John will play an important role as we continue to bring unique services and solutions to this segment of the market.”

Lazar will report to McKeon and will be based out of Everest’s Los Angeles office.