Everest targets Mexico with former Swiss Re exec hire

Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Re Group, has appointed Jaime Chaves (pictured) to lead its insurance operations in Mexico. He is based in Mexico City, and will report to Pablo Korze, regional president Latin America, Everest Insurance.

Chaves will be responsible for leading the company’s expansion into Mexico, including managing the strategy and operations, developing new client and business relationships, and identifying growth opportunities throughout Mexico.

Most recently, he served as the head of property & casualty for Chubb Mexico, where he developed the P&C operation. Prior to that, he held a variety of leadership roles with increasing responsibility at Chubb Colombia, Odyssey Reinsurance Latin America and the Caribbean, Swiss Re Mexico and Swiss Re Colombia.

“Jaime comes to us with deep market experience, long-standing, trusted relationships and a proven track record of fostering diverse, high-performing teams. He is the ideal leader to help us bring Everest’s value proposition to Mexico and deliver solutions to bridge unmet needs in this important region as we continue our strategic growth throughout Latin America,” said Korze.