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    Jim Williamson

    President and CEO at Everest Group Ltd
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    Since January 22, 2025
    Age
    50 years
    Education
    Holds an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. from Bryant College.
    Tenure
    Joined in October 2020 as Executive Vice President and COO , took on additional responsibilities as Head of Reinsurance in May 2021 , expanded the role in March 2024 , was appointed Acting CEO on January 5, 2025 , and became permanent President and CEO on January 22, 2025.

    Also at Everest Group Ltd

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    Gail Van Beveren
    EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
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    Mark Kociancic
    EVP and CFO
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    Mike Karmilowicz
    Chairman of Everest Global Insurance

    About

    Jim Williamson has built a robust career in the property and casualty insurance sector, with extensive experience from roles at The Hartford, Chubb Limited, and ACE that have contributed to a deep understanding of underwriting, actuarial, and claims management functions.

    He joined Everest Group as Executive Vice President and COO on October 1, 2020, and rapidly expanded his responsibilities to include leading the reinsurance operations in May 2021 and the broader reinsurance and insurance businesses in March 2024.

    His leadership at Everest has been marked by strategic initiatives and industry influence, including serving as the Chair of the Reinsurance Association of America in April 2024, followed by his appointments as Acting CEO on January 5, 2025, and later as the permanent President and CEO on January 22, 2025.

    Throughout his career, his dedication to operational excellence and sustainable value creation has distinguished him as a seasoned leader in the global insurance and reinsurance markets.

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    Past Roles

    Organization Role Date Range Details
    Everest Group Acting Chief Executive Officer January 5, 2025 Appointed Acting CEO following the resignation of Juan C. Andrade
    Everest Group Head of Global Reinsurance and Insurance Businesses Started March 2024 Expanded role to lead both reinsurance and insurance divisions
    Everest Group Head of the Reinsurance Division Started May 2021 N/A [N/A]
    Everest Group Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Joined October 2020 N/A [N/A]
    Chubb Limited Division President, North America Small Business January 2016 to September 2020 Held various positions over a seven‐year tenure
    The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Casualty Underwriter / Underwriting and Service Operation Leader for Small Business Insurance Franchise Over eight years Began as a casualty underwriter and later led the underwriting and service operations
    ACE Limited Held Senior Positions N/A [N/A]Specific roles and durations were not detailed

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$840,000 AnnualAnnual base salary for 2023.
    All Other Compensation$252,760 AnnualIncludes: Life Insurance Premiums: $1,189; Employer Matching Contributions: $24,924; Dividends on Restricted Shares: $64,314; Employer Discretionary Contribution: $119,867; Umbrella Insurance Premiums: $765; Car Allowance: $12,000; Executive Physical: $5,000; Executive Long-Term Disability: $24,701.

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Incentive Cash Bonus

    MetricValue/Details
    Performance MeasureOperating ROE
    Threshold6.0% yielding 25% of base salary → $210,000
    Target13.5% - 14.5% yielding 130% of base salary → $1,092,000
    Maximum (Cap)≥20.0% yielding 200% of base salary → $1,680,000
    Actual 2023 Operating ROE18.2%
    Financial Performance Payout$892,538 (60% of total bonus potential)
    Individual Performance Weight40% of total bonus potential equating to $672,000
    Total Bonus Award$1,564,538
    Payment ScheduleAnnual payout after fiscal year-end

    Performance Share Unit Awards

    MetricValue/Details
    Performance Metrics ComponentsOperating ROE, Growth in BVPS, 3-Year Relative Change in Tangible BVPS to Peers
    Operating ROE Weight & TargetWeight: 50%; Target: 13.5% - 14.5% with multipliers: 0% (<6.0%), 25% (6.0%), 100% (target), 175% (≥20.0%)
    Growth in BVPS Weight & TargetWeight: 25%; Target: 10% with multipliers: 0% (<5.0%), 25% (5.0%), 100% (10%), 175% (≥15%)
    3-Year Relative Change Weight & TargetWeight: 25%; Target: Median (2021-2023) with multipliers: 0% (<26th percentile), 25% (26th), 100% (median), 175% (≥75th percentile)
    Grant DateFebruary 23, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value$420,624
    Grant Date Stock PriceN/A (not explicitly provided)
    Vesting ScheduleNot explicitly provided; note that similar awards (RSAs) vest at 20% annually over five years though this may not apply here

    This detailed breakdown covers the performance compensation components for 2023, including both cash bonus and performance share unit awards with required metrics, targets, thresholds, weights, and payout details.