Everest Re appoints Catherine Rudow as global head of cyber

Catherine Rudow, Global Head of Cyber, Everest Re

Everest Re has appointed Catherine Rudow as global head of cyber in a newly-created role.

“With new threats emerging globally at an unprecedented rate, the need for cyber reinsurance solutions has become increasingly significant,” said Jim Williamson, Everest Group chief executive officer and head of reinsurance. “We are investing in the people and expertise that position us to support our clients and brokers, and Catherine’s extensive insights into this nuanced market are critical to serving our customers.”

Most recently, Rudow served as a vice president for Nationwide E&S where she executed on a cyber strategy for Nationwide Enterprise resulting in portfolio diversification and product expansion. 

Prior to that, she held several leadership roles at Partner Reinsurance Company of the US. 

“Catherine’s depth of experience and specialized expertise will be valuable assets to Everest as we continue to strategically and thoughtfully deploy more capacity where it is needed most,” said Jill Beggs, head of North America Reinsurance for Everest Group.