Everest Group Appoints Senior Actuarial and Risk Leadership for 2026

Everest Group, a Bermuda-based global specialty re/insurer, has announced the appointment of two senior executives effective early 2026: Katy Bradica as group chief actuary and Attila Kerényi as group chief risk officer. These strategic hires aim to strengthen Everest's commitment to underwriting excellence and effective risk management. Katy Bradica will lead Everest's global actuarial function, driving the company's pricing, reserving, and analytics efforts. With 25 years of actuarial experience in both commercial and reinsurance markets, Bradica brings expertise from previous roles at Axa, Axa XL, and AIG. She holds fellowships in major actuarial societies and is tasked with enhancing technical rigor and capital efficiency to support profitable growth. Attila Kerényi will oversee Everest's global enterprise risk management, elevating the firm’s risk strategy, governance, and capital resilience. Reporting to the group CFO, Kerényi has over 25 years in financial services, with prior roles as chief risk officer at Swiss Re's property and casualty reinsurance unit. His background includes managing regulatory affairs, actuarial reserving, and risk oversight across multiple asset classes. These appointments align with Everest's strategic priority to reinforce underwriting and risk foundations amidst evolving market challenges and regulatory requirements. The leadership team anticipates that Bradica's and Kerényi's global experience and technical expertise will enhance Everest’s competitive positioning and long-term shareholder value. This executive update signals a broader industry trend emphasizing sophisticated analytics, integrated risk management, and capital optimization in the specialty re/insurance sector. Everest’s focus on experienced leadership underscores the importance of governance and data-driven decision-making amid increasing market complexity.