Everest Re appoints new claims executive

Everest Re Group has announced that Ike Barbatsoulis has been appointed as chief reinsurance claims officer for Everest’s reinsurance division.

“After a very comprehensive search, we are excited to have Ike join our team and lead the reinsurance claims unit,” said James Camerino, chief operating officer. “He brings a tremendous amount of leadership, expertise and experience and will be instrumental in leading our claims organisation to deliver best in class service to our clients and brokers.”

According to the company Barbatsoulis will drive the strategic direction of the reinsurance claims organisation with continued focus on customer service, increased operational efficiencies, and advanced analytical capabilities.

Barbatsoulis was previously at Chubb, where he held senior positions across Chubb global claims, Chubb services corporation and Chubb insurance. Most recently, he was senior vice president for Chubb global claims with strategic and operational responsibility for Chubb’s worldwide legal and professional services vendor network.