Everest Appoints Brent Hoffman as Interim General Counsel; Announces the Departure of Sanjoy Mukherjee
Everest Re Group, Ltd. (“Everest”) (NYSE: RE), a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions, announced that Brent Hoffman has been appointed interim General Counsel, replacing Sanjoy Mukherjee who will be leaving the Company to pursue other opportunities effective April 21, 2023. The Company will be conducting a search for Mr. Mukherjee’s permanent replacement.
Mr. Hoffman brings more than 25 years of extensive legal and industry experience to the role. Prior to joining Everest, he served in several senior claims and legal positions at major global (re)insurance organizations and private practice, recently as AXA XL’s Chief Claims Officer, where he led the company’s global claims strategy and operations across multiple business lines and geographies. He also served as General Counsel – Global Claims, where he led AXA XL’s in-house legal team supporting all aspects of the company’s global claims operations. Additionally, Mr. Hoffman held senior leadership positions at The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., overseeing claims, litigation, and settlement strategies. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Gettysburg College and a Juris Doctor from The Dickinson School of Law.
“We are grateful for Sanjoy’s years of service to Everest and wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” said Juan C. Andrade, Everest’s President and CEO. “We welcome Brent to lead our strong legal team in the interim. His deep understanding of our business, proven leadership and industry acumen make him well suited for the role. I look forward to working closely with Brent as we continue to position Everest for future opportunity.”
After his departure on April 21, Mr. Mukherjee will remain available as an advisor to Everest to assist in the transition into July 2023.
In addition to his role as interim General Counsel of Everest, Mr. Hoffman will retain his position as Head of Claims and Chief Operations Officer for the Company’s Reinsurance business.
Brent Hoffman to Join Everest Reinsurance as Head of Claims and Chief Operations Officer
Everest Reinsurance, the reinsurance division of Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced Brent Hoffman will join the company as Senior Vice President, Head of Claims and Chief Operations Officer at the end of July. He will report directly to Jim Williamson, Everest Group Chief Operating Officer and Head of Reinsurance.
Hoffman will have dual responsibility for overseeing key aspects of business operations and leading the global Reinsurance Claims function. His deep technical expertise will help to drive operational efficiencies and best practices consistently across the organization.
“We are delighted to welcome Brent to Everest. His diverse background is a unique combination of legal and business acumen, which coupled with his outstanding leadership skills, make him an ideal fit for this role,” said Jim Williamson, Group COO and Everest Head of Reinsurance. “I look forward to partnering with him to advance our strategic objectives.”
Hoffman comes to Everest with more than 25 years of industry and legal experience and a proven track record for managing high-performing teams. Most recently, he was AXA XL’s Chief Claims Officer, responsible for leading its global claims strategy and operations to support claims excellence across multiple business lines and geographies. Prior to joining AXA XL, Hoffman held several leadership positions at The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., where he led teams responsible for claims, litigation, and settlement strategies. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Gettysburg College and a Juris Doctor from The Dickinson School of Law. Hoffman currently serves on the Board of Advisors for the RAND Institute for Civil Justice and the Board of Trustees for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford.