Everest Insurance has added four new members to its financial lines team.
Tim Golden joined as an underwriting manager on the cyber team. He will be based out of the organization's New York City office and will be reporting to Ayesha West, vice president of cyber.
Prior to joining Everest, Mr. Golden spent three years at Chubb Insurance as an AVP in the financial lines unit. Previously, he worked in the professional risk and cyber liability segment at ACE USA. He holds a B.A. from New York University.
Kyle Auty, Esq., joined as a director of product management, based out of the New York City office. He has over 10 years of legal experience and product expertise and reports to Reena Boltax, Esq., vice president of project management.
Mr. Auty most recently worked at Chubb North America as legal counsel. Previously, he spent time at Allied World Insurance Company and The Jackson Law Group, LLC, f/k/a Bishop, Jackson & Kelly, LLC. Mr. Auty earned his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and his B.A. in sociology and political science at the University of Connecticut.
Micah Placek joined as a senior underwriter on the private company team, based out of the Atlanta office. He reports to Meredith Little, director of private company.
Prior to joining Everest, Mr. Placek spent four years at Hiscox Insurance. Previously, he worked as an underwriter at AIG in the private/non-profit management liability group. Mr. Placek holds a B.S. in finance and accounting from Valdosta State University.
Kirk Meixner joined as an underwriter on the lawyers professional liability team, based out of the New York City office. He reports to Brittany Lannan, manager of professional liability.
Prior to joining Everest, Mr. Meixner spent two years underwriting lawyers professional liability at Crum & Forster as an associate underwriter. Previously, he interned at Aspen Insurance and Laundry Owners Mutual Insurance. Mr. Meixner holds a B.S. in risk management from Penn State University, Smeal College of Business
Commenting on the new members of the financial lines team, Keith Lavigne, senior vice president and head of financial lines said, "Tim, Kyle, Micah, and Kirk each bring extensive knowledge, insight, and in-depth industry experience to Everest. We know that their contributions to financial lines will enable us to continue to provide best in class service and customized product solutions to our clients and brokers."
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Victoria Spears
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