Everest bolsters global wholesale and specialty offering with Paul Trueman and Mark Shaw added to leadership

Bermuda-based specialty re/insurer Everest Group has appointed Paul Trueman and Mark Shaw to senior leaders within its global wholesale and specialty (GWS) insurance division, bringing decades of experience to the roles.

Paul Trueman (picuted right) steps up to head of international, global wholesale and specialty to oversee Everest’s underwriting, distribution, and portfolio strategy across international markets. 

Trueman will lead the region’s key businesses, including Everest global markets (EGM), accident and health (A&H), and facultative. Since joining Everest in 2022, Paul has played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s specialty capabilities and broker partnerships across major global hubs. Prior to joining Everest, Trueman held roles at Global Aerospace, Asia Capital Re and AIG.

Mark Shaw (pictured left) climbs to global head of commercial, global wholesale and specialty to lead the firm’s global commercial insurance strategy, broker engagement and client development. 

Everest said Shaw’s industry expertise and strong broker relationships have been instrumental in enhancing the company’s visibility and market reach. He joined Everest in 2022 and has held senior roles including UK commercial director and global account lead. Prior to Everest, Shaw held roles at Arch Insurance, Hiscox and Axa. 

Jason Keen, global head of wholesale and specialty, said: “Paul and Mark are proven leaders with a strong track record of success at Everest, exemplifying the experience, and executional strength that define Everest. Their appointments support our strategy to build a unified, performance-driven wholesale and specialty platform with world-class underwriting, disciplined portfolio management, and strong broker alignment across all markets.”

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