Everspan Group has promoted Steven K. Dresner to President of Everspan, succeeding Wyatt Blackburn, who has retired.
Blackburn will assume the role of Vice Chairman of Everspan Holdings and become a member of the Everspan Holdings Board of Directors.
Blackburn joined Everspan in July 2020, bringing nearly 40 years of experience to the role, including 35 years serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of State National.
Dresner joined Everspan in July 2020 as Chief Underwriting and Reinsurance Officer.
Overall, Dresner brings nearly four decades of experience working in program business and surplus lines, towards the new role.
Before joining Everspan, Dresner served as Senior Vice President (SVP) at Crum & Forster, where he oversaw business development and ceded reinsurance. Additionally, he also spent 10 years with Endurance Specialty Holdings, where he was Executive Vice President and Head of Brokerage for Endurance Specialty Underwriters as well as SVP and Head of Casualty Treaty for Endurance Reinsurance Corporation of America.
Furthermore, Dresner also previously served as Vice President and Head of Casualty for The Hartford’s reinsurance unit.
Dresner started his career in the industry as a facultative underwriter at Gen Re.
Addressing his new role, Dresner said: “It is a privilege to lead Everspan into its next chapter. I am grateful to Wyatt for his leadership over the last two years, and I look forward to continuing the momentum we have built in the specialty program market.
“We have a talented team that is committed to adding value to our MGA and reinsurance partners—and doing so in a very transparent manner. Our focus is on sustainable growth and positioning Everspan for long-term success.”
Ambac CEO Claude LeBlanc, commented: “Wyatt successfully led the Everspan organization through its launch and current growth trajectory, creating a culture of innovation and collaboration. His decades of expertise in the fronting market proved invaluable in building Everspan into a well-respected hybrid fronting carrier. We appreciate Wyatt’s significant contributions to Everspan and are grateful for his leadership.
“We are delighted to have Steve Dresner serve as President of Everspan Group. In his current role as Chief Underwriting and Reinsurance Officer, Steve has been instrumental in establishing the company’s strategic direction and executing on its commitment to disciplined underwriting. His in-depth understanding of both the program and reinsurance markets, combined with his history as an industry leader, make him ideal for the position.”
