Tom Gallagher, chief underwriting officer, to retire in October

Everest Re’s vice chairman and chief underwriting officer Thomas Gallagher, is to retire on 9 October.

He said: "I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to help build the Company into the well balanced, diversified industry leader it is today. Everest and the entire management team are well-positioned for the future."

Chairman and chief executive officer, Joseph Taranto said: "Tom's many years of guidance have positioned Everest as a global reinsurance leader with operations worldwide. All of us at Everest want to thank him for his remarkable and long-standing commitment to the Company and wish him the best in his well-deserved retirement."

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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