Everest hires former Chubb exec Bill Hazelton

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.