Everest Re names Singapore chief executive

He currently holds the position of Head of Business Development in APAC.

Everest Reinsurance, the reinsurance division of Everest Re Group, Ltd, has promoted Kevin Bogardus, Head of Business Development for Asia Pacific as the new Chief Executive of its Singapore division.

Bogardus will succeed Nitin Talwalkar, who is departing the company.

In his expanded role, Bogardus will oversee operations for Everest Reinsurance across all of Asia Pacific from the regional Singapore office. He will also continue to lead the strategic expansion of Everest Reinsurance’s Asia Pacific business, identifying opportunities for regional growth and portfolio diversification.

Bogardus’ reputation is based on three decades of experience building and leading successful insurance businesses in Asia at major global insurance and reinsurance companies. 

Prior to joining Everest, he was Country President at Chubb Singapore, and also served as Country President for Chubb China where he oversaw ACE’s acquisition of Chubb China and led the company’s profitable business expansion in China, while at the same time establishing two new branches in Beijing and Guangzhou. Prior to that, Bogardus established a first-of-its-kind direct insurance underwriting syndicate for ACE within Lloyd’s China and served as Chief Advisor and Board Director for Huatai P&C Insurance Co. Ltd. He graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University where he double majored in International Relations and Asian Studies.

Everest is a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance.