Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer, Everest Group, has appointed Gary Haase as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Legacy Operations, effective December 1st, 2025.
In the new role, Haase will lead the strategy and execution of Everest’s legacy insurance portfolios, driving capital efficiency, operational discipline, and long-term value.
This appointment follows the recent sale of its commercial retail business’ renewal rights to AIG, a strategic step in refocusing Everest on its core, high-performing global businesses.
Haase has over two decades of experience across insurance, reinsurance, and financial services. Most recently, he has served as Executive Advisor to private equity and technology firms, leading insurance M&A and AI transformation.
Previously, he was EVP and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of CNA Financial Corporation, leading enterprise technology, data and analytics, and operations, and the development of its cloud-native analytics and automation platform.
Before this, Haase spent over a decade with Catalina Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd., eventually serving as Group COO, where he led the company’s global run-off and operational strategies across multiple jurisdictions.
He began his career in actuarial and reinsurance roles at Quanta U.S. Holdings and Aon Benfield.
Williamson commented on the appointment, “Gary’s broad and diverse experience — from actuarial and claims to M&A and technology transformation — makes him uniquely qualified for this role and an exceptional addition to our senior team.
“His proven ability to modernize complex legacy portfolios and integrate analytics to unlock value will strengthen our legacy operations, enhance capital deployment and support Everest’s strategy for sustained, profitable growth.”
Haase added, “Everest’s global reach and disciplined underwriting platform create a powerful foundation for opportunity. I look forward to partnering with Jim and the leadership team to optimize Everest’s legacy business and advance its long-term strategy.”
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