Everest Group Ltd. said Tuesday it has hired former Chubb Ltd. leader Bill Hazelton to head U.S. retail casualty in North America for its insurance operations.
Warren, New Jersey-based Mr. Hazelton was previously head of North America industry practices at Chubb.
“He replaces David Sandler who will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities,” Everest said in a statement.
Mr. Hazelton will report to Mike Mulray, president of Everest Insurance North America, the statement said.