In his new role, Buonpane will report to Bill Hazelton, Executive Vice President of Everest Insurance and President of North America Insurance.

Hazelton expressed enthusiasm for Buonpane’s appointment, stating, “As a recognized market authority, Stephen brings the underwriting acumen, industry expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit that will propel our portfolio and help our wholesale clients thrive in today’s challenging risk environment.”

He added, “Stephen’s proven record of building successful businesses from the ground-up will be instrumental to the fulfilment of our wholesale strategy.”

Buonpane brings over two decades of industry experience to his new role. His appointment follows his previous position at Everest as Head of Casualty Specialty Lines and Industry Practices. Prior to that, he served as Chief Insurance Officer at Shepherd for three years, and held senior roles at Chubb for five years.

In her new role, Stewart will report directly to Buonpane.

Stewart has been with Everest Insurance for two years, joining in 2022 as National Head of Wholesale Distribution. Previously, she worked at Liberty Mutual Insurance for 11 years, most recently serving as Director of Business Strategy, where she led a variety of strategic initiatives for the company’s Primary Casualty E&S portfolio.

Buonpane commented, “I am excited by the opportunity to lead a winning team, focused on innovating top-tier products with exceptional responsiveness and agility.

“Working closely with Danielle and our growing team, we will leverage the full range of Everest’s capabilities to advance the business while delivering the best experience to the industry.”