Everest Insurance International® Strengthens Presence in Asia with Key Senior Leadership Appointments

Appoints Tomi Latva-Kiskola Head of Insurance, Asia;
Names Swee Keong Mah Chief Executive Officer, Everest Insurance Singapore®

WARREN, New Jersey - November 22, 2023 - Everest Insurance International®, an insurance division of Everest Group, Ltd. (NYSE: EG), today announced it will augment its senior leadership team in Asia with two key appointments. Tomi Latva-Kiskola will join the Company as Head of Insurance, Asia, effective February 5, 2024, reporting to Scott Leney, Head of Asia Pacific, Everest Insurance International®. Swee Keong Mah, currently Interim Regional Head of Insurance, Asia, and Head of Legal, Asia Pacific has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, Everest Insurance Singapore®, and will report to Mr. Latva-Kiskola.

"Tomi is a highly respected leader and operator who brings significant regional experience along with a deep network of long-standing relationships spanning multiple markets," said Scott Leney. "Tomi shares our commitment to the Asia market and knows how to deliver the bespoke solutions and best-in-class value proposition our customers need and deserve from a partner like Everest."

Mr. Latva-Kiskola joins Everest with extensive experience leading insurance operations and teams throughout Asia. Most recently, he was President & CEO of AIG Insurance Hong Kong Limited, where he transformed the structure of the regional operation and markedly improved loss ratios and business performance. Prior to that he served as CEO in Thailand and led shared services operations in Asia and Europe throughout his 15-year tenure at the company. Prior to AIG, Mr. Latva-Kiskola served as a senior advisor to numerous international insurance, financial services, energy, and pharmaceutical clients globally, successfully guiding them through complex strategy, operations, and risk management issues. He holds a BSc. (Hons.) in Business and Finance from Aston University in the UK.

The Company also announced Swee Keong Mah, currently Interim Regional Head of Insurance, Asia, and Head of Legal, Asia Pacific has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, Everest Insurance Singapore®. Mr. Mah joined Everest in 2022 and has since played a pivotal role establishing the division's Singapore operations as a member of the division's Asia Pacific leadership team. Prior to Everest, he served in various General Counsel roles including Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance for Asia and Middle East at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance. Mr. Mah holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honors) from National University in Singapore and received his Master of Business Administration (Honors) from University of Chicago, Booth School of Business.

Mr. Leney concluded, "As we welcome Tomi, I also want to congratulate Swee Keong on his well-deserved appointment to CEO in Singapore. Swee Keong's leadership and contributions during this transition have been outstanding and under his direction, I am confident in our ability to become a preferred market leader in Asia. I look forward to working alongside our leadership team as we continue to strengthen our presence throughout the continent with Everest's diverse capabilities and exceptional service."

About Everest

Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest) is a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions that address customers' most pressing challenges. Known for a 50-year track record of disciplined underwriting, capital and risk management, Everest, through its global operating affiliates, is committed to underwriting opportunity for colleagues, customers, shareholders, and communities worldwide.

Everest common stock (NYSE: EG) is a component of the S&P 500 index.

Additional information about Everest, our people, and our products can be found on our website at www.everestglobal.com.

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