Will Dove has been appointed to the post of head of risk & ceded reinsurance at Everest Insurance, which is part of Bermudian-based Everest Re Group.

Mr Dove will lead the division’s global ceded reinsurance strategy, placement and execution, while based in Warren, New Jersey.

He most recently served as vice president, structured solutions, at Everest Reinsurance.

In his new position, Mr Dove will be responsible for all aspects of the Everest Insurance global ceded reinsurance strategy, placement and execution including optimising a global hedging strategy to improve net underwriting profit while reducing volatility, improving ceded-related processes, integrating ceded re and claims to minimise leakage on reinsurance claims recoveries, and building and strengthening the ceded reinsurance team.