Everest Group names head of underwriting unit

Everest Group Ltd. on Friday named Charlie Higham senior vice president and head of Everest Underwriting Partners.

He succeeds Brian Drum who is retiring from the company Sept. 1.

Mr. Higham, who is based in New York, most recently served as Everest’s head of financial and professional lines. He will lead program administrator and digital distribution partnerships in the new role.