Everest Group’s Chair Taranto to Retire, Succeeded by Graf; VIG Re Taps RenRe’s Haushofer, Promotes Faucret to Build International, European Footprints

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Everest Group and VIG Re.

A summary of these hires follows here.

Everest Group’s Chairman Taranto to Retire, Succeeded by Graf

Everest Group Ltd., the Bermuda-based property, casualty, and specialty re/insurer, announced that Joseph V. Taranto, current board chair, will retire from the role when his term expires in May. Taranto has served as chairman of Everest’s board since 1994 and as chief executive officer from 1994 through 2013.

The company also announced John Graf, current independent board member since 2016, and non-executive vice chairman of Global Atlantic Financial Group, has been nominated by the board for election to succeed Taranto as chair at the May 2025 Annual Shareholders Meeting.

“We are deeply grateful for Joe’s steadfast leadership and commitment to Everest over several decades,” said Jim Williamson, Everest president and CEO. “Under Joe’s guidance, Everest has grown into a global P&C market leader with significant value potential. Looking to the future, we are delighted to nominate John to build on this strong foundation. John is a proven asset to our Board, providing experience and insight that supports Everest’s next chapter and our strategy to deliver exceptional service and shareholder returns.”

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VIG Re Taps RenRe’s Haushofer, Promotes Faucret to Build International, Europe Footprints

VIG Re, the reinsurance subsidiary of Vienna Insurance Group, announced two senior appointments who will help build the company’s international and European footprints: Marc Haushofer and Viktor Faucret, respectively.

Marc Haushofer will join VIG Re as executive director, International Business Development, effective May 1, 2025. Faucret has been promoted as managing director of VIG Re France and head of Treaty Non-Life.

With 40-plus years in the re/insurance industry, Haushofer was most recently senior vice president Asia Pacific at RenaissanceRe. Previously, he was executive vice president and CEO Asia Pacific at Validus Re, where he established and led the Singapore branch. In addition, he chaired the Singapore Reinsurers’ Association (SRA) since 2017 till end 2024.Haushofer also served as CEO and principal officer of Munich Re Singapore and a deputy member of executive management at Munich Re Munich.

VIG Re said Haushofer expertise will be invaluable in strengthening VIG Re’s international footprint.

Viktor Faucret joined VIG Re in October 2017, as a treaty underwriter and played a key role in the launch of its Paris operations. His career has progressed through the roles of senior underwriter and underwriting manager for France and BeNeLux. Prior to VIG Re, was a facultative underwriter at Gen Re.

As head of Western European business unit, Faucret will be driving further developments in France, BeNeLux, Iberia and the Maghreb region. The company said his appointment underscores its commitment to strengthening its senior management team and to deepen its presence in key markets.

About VIG Re

VIG Re is a European reinsurer with a growing presence in Asia. As the reinsurance company of Vienna Insurance Group, VIG Re is headquartered in Prague in the Czech Republic, with offices in Munich and in Paris. Established in 2008, VIG Re offers a range of treaty and facultative reinsurance solutions in property/casualty as well as life & health, while managing the outward reinsurance programs of the VIG Group. In 2024, the company serviced over 670 insurance companies in 63 countries.

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