Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer Everest Group has announced two senior leadership appointments within its global wholesale and specialty (GWS) insurance division.
Paul Trueman has been named head of international, global wholesale and specialty products. In this role, he will oversee Everest’s underwriting, distribution and portfolio strategy in international markets and lead key businesses in the region, including Everest Global Markets, Accident & Health and Temporary Business.
Since joining Everest in 2022, Trueman has played a key role in expanding the firm’s specialized capabilities and brokerage partnerships in key centers around the world. Most recently, he served as a professional supervisor.
Prior to joining Everest, he worked as an underwriting manager at Global Aerospace and also held aviation underwriting roles at Asia Capital Re, AIG and Catlin.
Mark Shaw has been named head of global commercial, global wholesale and specialty products. He will lead the company’s global commercial insurance strategy, broker engagement and client development.
Shaw’s industry expertise and strong broker relationships increase the company’s visibility and market reach. He joined Everest in 2022 and has held various senior positions, most recently as Global Account Executive/Chief Commercial Officer, International Insurance.
Previously, Shaw served as Vice President of Arch Insurance (UK) Limited. Prior to this, he was Head of Business Development and Marketing at Hiscox London Market.
In November 2025, Everest also announced the appointment of Jason Keen as the new leader of its global wholesale and specialty insurance division.
Jason Keen, global head of wholesale and specialty products, said: “Paul and Mark are proven leaders with a strong track record of success at Everest, embodying Everest’s experience and ability to execute.
“Their appointments support our strategy to build a unified, performance-driven wholesale and specialty platform with world-class underwriting, rigorous portfolio management and strong broker alliances across all markets.”