Everest Insurance has announced the expansion of its Everest Specialty Underwriters Financial Lines Group, with the addition of three new cyber liability team members.
The team, which is led by Vice President and Cyber Practice Leader Kevin Sherry, is focused on providing cyber liability coverage and solutions to companies across all industries.
Firstly, Raphael DaCosta has joined Everest as a Manager, and will be responsible for middle market and national accounts predominantly in the Northeast and Midwest regions. Raphael joins from Zurich, where he was a Senior Underwriter focused on various lines.
Melissa Bell has joined the firm from Arch Insurance Group as Associate Manager, and will be handling middle market and national accounts in the South and West Coast Regions.
Jenna Belous has also joined Everest as Associate Manager, responsible for middle market and national accounts in the Northeast Region. Belous joins Everest from Liberty Mutual, where she was an underwriter in Data Privacy and Technology.
Head of Management and Professional Liability, Keith Lavigne, said: “We are thrilled to continue building out our Cyber Liability segment with this group of talented individuals. This team brings to Everest a wealth of knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the intricacies and ever-changing nature of cyber insurance. They are committed to the success and growth of the segment, and will offer specialized coverage and best-in-class service to our brokers and clients.”
