The Everest Group board of directors has named Jim Williamson (pictured) as the company's president and chief executive officer, effective immediately, according to a company statement.

Williamson, who previously served as the acting CEO, has been with Everest since 2020, holding various leadership roles, including executive vice president, group chief operating officer, and head of the reinsurance and insurance divisions. The Everest Group highlighted that Williamson brings over two decades of experience in the property and casualty (P&C) insurance sector, having held senior positions at industry-leading companies such as The Hartford, Chubb, and ACE.