Global insurer and reinsurer Everest Group, Ltd., has appointed John Howard as an independent, non-executive member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Howard is an industry veteran with over three decades of insurance and senior executive leadership experience at top financial services organisations.
Most recently, he was Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Truist Insurance Holdings, one of the ten largest insurance brokerages in the US. He served in various leadership positions over 20 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).
Howard established the broker’s enhanced infrastructure and operating strategy, the Board and leadership team. On January 1st, 2025, he stepped down as CEO and assumed the role of Vice Chair of TIH, and he continues to serve on TIH’s Board of Managers.
The executive previously held leadership positions at Prudential Financial, GE, and Conseco, Inc., and 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.
Jim Williamson, President and CEO, Everest, commented, “John is an outstanding addition to Everest’s Board. He is highly regarded in the industry with a stellar career successfully building and transforming businesses, teams, and insurance portfolios to deliver exceptional growth and value. His deep knowledge of the sector and strong relationships will be particularly valuable as we position Everest for long-term growth and profitability.”
Joseph V. Taranto, Chairman, Everest, added, “We are delighted to welcome John and expand Everest’s Board with his outstanding caliber of leadership, strategic insight, and integrity. John brings a wealth of experience in transforming businesses, driving growth, and creating value. I look forward to working with him and drawing on his counsel as we focus on strengthening Everest’s market position and delivering strong returns for our stakeholders.”
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