Everest Insurance shakes up Canadian leadership roster

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Everest Insurance shakes up Canadian leadership roster

New CEO and president stepping in

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By
Mika Pangilinan

Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Re Group, has announced the appointment of Renato Rodrigues (pictured above, left) as president and CEO of its Canadian operations.

As president and CEO of Everest Insurance Company of Canada, Rodrigues will oversee Everest’s Canada insurance business strategy, including underwriting, claims, operations, and finance functions. He will also serve as a director on the Everest Canada board of directors.

Rodrigues will be based in Toronto and will report to Mike Mulray, president of North America Insurance.

“Renato is a skilled problem solver and a proven leader of large, diverse teams with a successful track record working across continents and insurance product lines,” said Mulray. “We are delighted to welcome him to Everest. I look forward to working closely with Renato as we continue to advance our North American strategy and expand our business to meet the growing needs of our clients across Canada.”

With more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, Rodrigues’ expertise spans property, casualty, specialty, and financial lines in both Canada and Latin America.

Prior to joining Everest, Rodrigues held prominent positions at AXA XL, including Canada country manager, as well as CEO and chief agent for its Canada insurance operations. He also held leadership roles at AXA XL in Latin America and AXA Seguros in Brazil. He spent time at Liberty International Underwriters and Chubb earlier in his career.

Alongside Rodrigues’ appointment, Everest Insurance also announced that Luke Lichty (pictured above, right) has been named head of commercial and specialty Insurance.

Previously interim CEO of Everest Insurance Company of Canada, Lichty will now be responsible for leading the commercial lines business development strategy and overseeing the Canadian underwriting team. He will report to Rodrigues.

“I would like to personally thank Luke for his outstanding contributions as interim CEO,” said Mike Karmilowicz, president and CEO of Everest Insurance. “Luke is integral to our future and along with Renato, brings world-class leadership that will enhance our growing Canadian primary insurance business and service to our clients and brokers in this important market.”

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