Everspan Group, a specialty property and casualty insurance platform and wholly owned subsidiary of Octave Specialty Group, Inc., has announced two leadership appointments designed to advance the company’s next stage of expansion.
Darwin Lucas has stepped into the role of President, succeeding Steve Dresner. Nicole Crowley has also been appointed General Counsel. Lucas will continue to serve as Chief Underwriting and Reinsurance Officer, a position he has held since 2023.
In his role as President, Lucas will lead company operations and drive strategic initiatives in close collaboration with the executive team, with a focus on broadening underwriting capabilities and strengthening Everspan’s presence in the market. He brings expertise in specialty insurance and reinsurance portfolio management and has been instrumental in the organisation’s development.
“Darwin’s experience, operational expertise, and strong understanding of the specialty insurance market position him well to lead Everspan into its next chapter of growth,” commented Claude LeBlanc, President and Chief Executive Officer of Octave Specialty Group. “Steve has been an exceptional leader for Everspan, and we are thankful for his contributions to the company.”
“I’m honoured to step into the role of President at such an exciting time for Everspan,” said Lucas. “We have a strong foundation, a talented team, and a clear opportunity ahead. I’m grateful for Steve’s leadership, and I look forward to working with the team as we focus on serving our partners and policyholders.”
Dresner added: “I am incredibly proud of the company we’ve built, and I wish the Everspan team continued success.”
Alongside this leadership transition, Nicole Crowley has been promoted from Assistant General Counsel to General Counsel. She offers more than ten years of experience in insurance law. Before joining Everspan in 2024, she served as products counsel at Coaction Global.
