– BERMUDA, Hamilton – Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) announced the appointments of David Benson and April Galda Joyce to its Board of Directors.
“We are pleased to welcome David and April to our Board of Directors,” said Chairman and CEO, Mark Casale. “David’s deep expertise in housing finance and leadership will provide critical guidance for our mortgage insurance franchise. April’s extensive management and operational experience in insurance and financial services will support our strategic growth as a specialty insurer.”
About David Benson
David Benson has over 30 years of experience in mortgage credit, finance, and capital markets. From 2002 to 2024, he held roles at Fannie Mae, the largest U.S. mortgage credit provider, including serving as president from 2018 to 2024 and interim CEO in 2022. His responsibilities spanned business units and corporate functions, including finance, IT, and strategy, as well as human resources and communications. Before Fannie Mae, he was employed at Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. in risk management, trading, and e-commerce.
David Benson holds a BS in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles, an MBA from Stanford University, and an MD from Harvard Medical School.
About April Galda Joyce
April Galda Joyce brings over 25 years of experience in insurance and financial services, with roles in the U.S., London, and Bermuda. From 2021 to 2023, she served as CEO of Beat Capital Partners Americas, where she launched the U.S. platform and partnerships. Previously, she held senior roles at Global Atlantic Financial Group, including managing director and chief culture officer. She began her career in 1999 at Goldman Sachs in New York.
April Galda Joyce holds a BS in management from Case Western Reserve University.
About the Company
Essent Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based holding company offering private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, and title insurance and settlement services to serve the housing finance industry.
For more information: https://ir.essentgroup.com/
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