Everest appoints global distribution leader

Everest Reinsurance has appointed Joe Stuhl senior vice president of global distribution, reporting to Anthony Izzo, global head of facultative and distribution.

In this newly created role, Stuhl will lead the reinsurance organisation’s global distribution strategy. He will be responsible for deepening relationships and engagement with brokers and cedants, and “proactively identifying and addressing emerging needs to optimise the customer experience”, Everest said.

“Joe is an outstanding addition to the global distribution team. He is highly regarded in the industry with a deep relationship network and proven record of driving transformational broker distribution strategies,” Izzo said.

“I look forward to partnering with Joe as we continue to enhance our growing global distribution network. Joe’s experience and leadership will support all aspects of Everest’s distribution–from strategy and marketing to driving best-in-class customer solutions.”

Most recently, Stuhl served as an executive vice president and broker executive at Munich Re US, where he oversaw all aspects of broker relationship management. Prior to joining Munich Re, he was a senior vice president and casualty team leader with American Re, where he was responsible for the profitability, management and development of a diverse portfolio. He also served as a vice president and New York branch manager at XL Re, where he managed the company’s largest and most profitable facultative branch, and began his reinsurance career in casualty underwriting with Swiss Re.