Everest Reinsurance, the reinsurance division of Everest Group, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Mesagaes as Head of Renewable Energy.
With more than two decades of experience in underwriting, risk management, and actuarial pricing, Mesagaes will be supporting clients across the division’s Global Specialties business.
The executive has been with Everest since 2007, having most recently served as Senior Marine Underwriter, where he led the growth and transformation of the reinsurance renewable energy portfolio.
Prior to that, he held several leadership roles at Everest including Group Reporting and Exposure Management Lead, and Chief Risk Officer and Head of Actuarial Function in Ireland, where he played a key role in launching the company’s local insurance operation.
Mesagaes began his actuarial career at Crum & Forster, where he served as an Actuarial Analyst for almost four years.
As Everest Re’s Head of Renewable Energy, Mesagaes will be reporting to John Hyland, Head of Underwriting and Marine, who commented: “Jonathan has built an impressive renewable energy portfolio, demonstrating the strategic vision, expertise, and collaborative leadership essential to enhancing our dedicated offering.
“As the energy transition accelerates, and we evolve our offerings to best serve brokers and clients, renewable energy is a key long-term growth area for our business. I look forward to collaborating with Jonathan and the rest of the team to expand our solutions in this dynamic market.”
Emily Davis, Head of Global Specialty, Everest Reinsurance, said: “Everest is responding to increased demand for specialized reinsurance solutions to support our clients’ renewable energy efforts.
“Jonathan’s appointment underscores our investment in the talent and capabilities to meet the unique needs of our clients and brokers in the rapidly expanding market. I look forward to working with him to centralize our renewable energy strategy, as we help clients seize emerging market opportunities.”
