Howie Joins Everest Re; to Become New CFO

The Bermuda-based Everest Re Group announced that Craig Howie will join the Company as Executive Vice President on March 26, 2012. Following the first quarter filings of the Company’s SEC financial statements, he will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer, taking over the role from Dominic Addesso, who has been promoted to President.

Howie joins Everest Re from Munich Re America where he served as Vice President and Controller since 2005. He joined Munich Re America in 1989 from Ernst & Young. Howie has more than 23 years of insurance industry related financial experience. He holds an M.B.A. in Finance and Taxation from Villanova University and a B.S. in Accounting from Drexel University. He is also a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the New Jersey Society of CPAs, and the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs.

Chairman and CEO Joseph V. Taranto welcomed Howie to Everest Re, indicating that he is “a terrific addition to our executive management team.” Addesso added that he has known Howie ” for many years and I look forward to working with him again as he assumes the role of Chief Financial Officer. He will be a strong and welcome addition to our organization.”

Source: Everest Re Group