2024 Corporate Responsibility Report
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2024 Corporate Responsibility Report
Table of Contents
- Letter from the CEO
- 2024 Highlights
- Awards and Recognitions
- Company Portrait
- Economic Performance
- Our Sustainability Strategy
- Approach to Sustainability
- Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
- Key Climate-related Partnerships and Memberships
- Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
- Climate Risk Management
- Underwriting and Catastrophe Modeling
- Other Underwriting Activities
- Responsible Investing
- Operational Impact
- Workforce and Community
- Colleague Behaviors
- Inclusion, Belonging, and Collaboration
- Talent Attraction and Development
- Benefits and Wellness
TABLE OF CONTENTS
36 Community Engagement
- Transparency and Accountability
- Sustainability Governance
- Business Ethics, Compliance, and Integrity
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
50 Appendices
- Appendix A: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Appendix B: PSI Index
- Appendix C: PRI Index
- Appendix D: GRI Content Index
- Appendix E: TCFD Index
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LETTER FROM THE CEO
Letter from the CEO
At Everest, we operate with the protection of our clients, employees, and communities we serve at the forefront of our decisions. The nature of our business is to help our customers manage uncertainty, including environmental catastrophes and social instability. We recognize the unique position of our industry in managing the volatility associated with these global risks and take seriously our responsibilities in supporting a sustainable future. In this regard, we have been committed to incorporating environmental, social, and governance principles into our business with a consistent focus on evolving our practices to meet the expectations of our stakeholders.
For Everest, 2024 was another successful year where we delivered on these priorities. We made strides toward becoming a more responsible business, steward of our environment, and advocate for positive change.
We took meaningful steps to address climate-related risks. For example, Everest broadened its clean energy offerings, expanded its partnerships with institutions supporting climate-related projects in developing countries, and appointed experts like our dedicated renewable energy leader to advance green-energy efforts. Within our investment portfolio, we continued to identify opportunities in renewable energy and are proud that 91% of our total assets were managed by United Nations Principles for
On the social side, we made progress in advancing our values of inclusion and collaboration through a growing network of active Colleague
and
While we celebrate our progress, we must also reflect on the global challenges that occurred in 2024. The year saw unprecedented global crises that impacted communities worldwide. It is crucial now more ever that we prepare for emerging challenges and plan for a better
We are guided by a clear vision for sustainable growth and are excited share Everest's 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report. We are proud we have accomplished and are excited for the next steps in our journey towards a more sustainable future.
Thank you,
President and Chief Executive Officer
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2024 Highlights
Robust short-, medium-, and long-term strategies
to identify and address climate risks across our business and investments.
Continued refinement
and expansion of our monitoring
and control of our GHG emissions.
Over 60 charitable events
held across 30 office locations
Over 1,100 hours volunteered
2024 HIGHLIGHTS
Over
through corporate donations, employee contributions, and our Matching Gifts Program
33% of the Board were Women
Everest employees completed 50,500 hours of training,
development, and inclusion courses, averaging 15.6 hours per employee
Everest's Colleague Resource Groups hosted
over 100 events for colleagues to engage, network, and appreciate
the myriad cultures at Everest
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Awards and Recognitions
APAC General Reinsurer of the Year
Asia Insurance Review
General Reinsurer of the Year
Asia Insurance Industry Awards
Most Real-Life Experience,
Elite 50 Internships
Rising Star Insurance Executives Organization
Healthy Workforce Designation
Cigna
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Risk Management Team of the Year
Diversity & Inclusion Award
Insurance Insider US
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Company Portrait
Everest's Businesses
At Everest (NYSE: EG), we underwrite opportunity for stakeholders with protection and peace of mind at the forefront of our decisions. We are acutely aware that our industry plays a critical role in economic and social recovery from natural catastrophes and extreme weather events. As a global (re)insurance organization, we protect our customers through insurance and reinsurance products that help manage climate risks. We aim to help our clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders, and the communities we serve.
Everest conducts its business through two business units: Insurance and Reinsurance, each of which offers a wide range of property, casualty, and specialty products.1 Across both divisions, we support our clients with tailored solutions, expanding into new lines and geographies to bridge gaps and help navigate turbulence.
1A full list of Everest's products and services is located athttps://www.everestglobal.com/us-en/our-offer/products-and-services/insurance.
COMPANY PORTRAIT
2024 Reinsurance Gross Written Premium Business Mix
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2024 Insurance Gross Written Premium
Business Mix
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Professional Liability |
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COMPANY PORTRAIT
The Company's principal business, conducted through its operating segments, is underwriting reinsurance and insurance in the
In our direct insurance segment, we write insurance for specific commercial customers, mostly large and mid-market companies in one of many product lines, which can generally be broken down into property, casualty, and specialty (marine, aviation, professional liability, and other specialized categories). Because we issue these policies to individual companies, we are familiar at a fairly granular level with the nature of the insured activities and assets.
There are two basic types of reinsurance: treaty and facultative. In a treaty reinsurance arrangement, a company that has directly insured a sizeable number of its customers' risks "cedes" to a reinsurer, under the terms of a reinsurance contract (called a "treaty") a portion (e.g., 10%, 20%, 25%, etc.) of a type or category (e.g., property, marine, professional liability, etc.) of the risks insured by the ceding company under contracts (policies) issued to a number of different policyholders. The reinsurer "assumes" the ceded portion of the risks and, unlike the direct insurer, does not separately evaluate each of the risks covered by the different policy contracts and assumed under the treaty. Instead, the reinsurer evaluates portfolio-level exposure based on information provided by the ceding company. In facultative reinsurance, the ceding company cedes, and the reinsurer assumes, all or part of the risk under a single insurance policy contract with
a specific customer. Facultative reinsurance is negotiated separately for each insurance contract that is reinsured, and the reinsurer therefore has much more detailed information about the specific risk.
As a result of these market practices, we have quite detailed information on the risks in our facultative reinsurance and direct insurance portfolios, and much less specific information about the risks in our treaty reinsurance portfolios.
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Our Global Network
Everest continues to scale its operations globally and has focused on intentional entry in regions that deliver a consistent benefit to underwriting margin and enable it to deliver leading multinational capabilities.
Corporate
Headquarters
COMPANY PORTRAIT
Office Locations
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Everest's Priority Goals
Everest's leadership team introduced priority goals for 2024 to reflect the business imperatives vital to executing its strategic objectives. These goals keep us accountable for the immediate and long-term commitments we make for business and stakeholders.
People and Culture
Attract, retain, and develop top talent.
Our colleagues are our most vital asset and drive our strategy.
Customer Focus
Enhance the experience and grow with our customers.
Expanding distribution with capabilities aligned to customers' needs strengthens relationships and yields repeat business.
One Everest
Execute as "One Everest."
The entire Company benefits from existing relationships, shared underwriting expertise, and risk management systems.
COMPANY PORTRAIT
Operational Excellence
Underwriting, claims, and technology powering it all.
We are creating ecosystems with the tools, processes, and talent to scale the organization effectively.
Corporate Responsibility
Deepen our impact on the world.
Addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges connects us to what matters to stakeholders.
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ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
Economic Performance
Everest's diversified Reinsurance and Insurance franchises have a history of profitability, supported by top-tier underwriting talent, deep global capabilities, strong relationships, and a robust balance sheet. Our Reinsurance business is a lead market for many clients globally, increasingly viewed as the partner of choice. We are executing our disciplined long-term specialty Insurance strategy by methodically expanding in attractive markets worldwide. We believe we are well positioned to generate leading financial returns across all market cycles.
Everest's approach to economic performance is evaluated annually by internal and external auditors. It is also detailed in our periodic filings with the
Our diversified global platform, with its broad mix of products, distribution, and geography, is resilient.
2024 Financial Highlights
Gross Written Premium of
Billion2
9.6%
Net Income Return
on Equity
Billion
in Shareholders' Equity
Operating Cash Flow of
Billion3
Net Investment Income of
Billion,
Total Investments and Cash of
Billion
Includes GWP of
- Includes GWP of
$212m from Other Segments - For information on non-GAAP measures and reconciliations to GAAP, where available, please see our Current Report filed on Form 8-K with the
SEC onFebruary 3, 2025
an increase of over
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