– BERMUDA, Hamilton – Everest Group, Ltd. (NYSE: EG), a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions, announced the appointment of John Howard to its Board as an independent, non-executive Director effective immediately.
About John Howard
John Howard has more than three decades of diversified insurance and senior executive leadership experience at top financial services organizations with a proven track record of delivering superior results. Most recently he was CEO of Truist Insurance Holdings (TIH), serving in various leadership positions over twenty years with the company and its affiliates. He recently led the successful $16 billion leveraged buyout of TIH from Truist Financial Corporation (formerly BB&T Corporation). TIH is one of the ten largest insurance brokerages in the U.S., where Mr. Howard established its enhanced infrastructure and operating strategy, as well as a best-in-class Board and leadership team. On January 1, 2025, John Howard stepped down as CEO and assumed the role of vice chair of TIH, and he continues to serve on TIH’s Board of Managers.
Previously, John Howard served in executive leadership positions at many other renowned organizations, including Prudential Financial, GE, and Conseco, Inc. He began his career on active duty in the U.S. Navy. Additionally, Mr. Howard has extensive experience across industry associations and policymaking. He currently serves on the Insurance Policy Committee of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers, The Institutes, and the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science at St. John’s University.
John Howard earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Columbia University and a Master of Business Administration from Duke University, Fuqua School of Business.
About Everest
Everest Group, Ltd. is a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions that address customers’ most pressing challenges. Known for a 50-year track record of disciplined underwriting, capital, and risk management, Everest, through its global operating affiliates, is committed to underwriting opportunity for colleagues, customers, shareholders, and communities worldwide.
Everest common stock (NYSE: EG) is a component of the S&P 500 index.
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