Everest Re Group

Group Head of AI

Everest Re Group$250K — $310K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in leadership roles focused on strategy or AI-related functions.
  • Experience within (re)insurance or similarly regulated industries is preferred.
  • Strong grasp of AI technologies, including machine learning and generative AI.
  • Technical fluency in AI infrastructure and enabling technologies.
  • Ability to connect business strategies with technical execution.
  • Proven collaboration skills across various teams, particularly in insurance-related fields.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the AI strategy aligned with business goals.
  • Identify and prioritize high-value AI opportunities in key business areas.
  • Build and nurture a top-tier AI talent organization.
  • Partner with technology and data teams to define and deliver AI requirements.
  • Drive adoption of AI insights into decision-making processes across teams.
  • Support change management initiatives for organizational alignment with AI strategies.
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies relevant to the industry.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Employee wellness program.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401k match and retirement savings plan.
  • Paid holidays and PTO.
Full Job Description
Title:
Group Head of AI

Company:
Everest Global Services, Inc.

Job Category:
Technology

Overview:

Everest is seeking an execution-oriented AI leader to drive the development and adoption of Artificial Intelligence capabilities across the organization. This role will identify and prioritize high-value AI opportunities, define the enterprise AI roadmap, and partner cross-functionally to deliver measurable business outcomes. The VP, Group Head of AI will serve as a senior leader within the Global Operations & IT organization and act as an advisor to the Everest Group executive leadership team. They will ensure AI initiatives align with company strategy, operational priorities, risk consideration and customer needs within an evolving reinsurance and global wholesale and specialty market.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Define and lead the enterprise AI strategy aligned to business objectives and priorities.
  • Identify and prioritize AI value creation opportunities for underwriting, pricing, claims, and operations, partnering with business unit leaders to identify use cases with the highest ROI and competitive advantage potential.
  • Build an industry leading AI organization by attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent.
  • Collaborate closely with the technology and data teams (through dotted-line relationships) to scope requirements, define data and infrastructure needs, and ensure timely delivery of AI capabilities that support business objectives.
  • Drive adoption and outcomes of AI solutions by working with underwriting, claims, and actuarial teams to embed AI insights into decision-making processes, measure business impact, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Support organizational alignment and change management to drive AI adoption and business integration.
  • Own AI strategy alignment with enterprise risk and compliance frameworks, working with Legal, Risk, and Compliance to ensure all AI initiatives meet regulatory requirements and maintain model transparency.
  • Evaluate emerging AI technologies, vendor solutions and market trends relative to the (re)insurance industry.


Required Qualifications:
  • At least 10+ years of leadership experience in strategy transformation, technology, analytics or AI related functions.
  • Experience leading enterprise initiatives within (re)insurance, financial services, or similarly regulated industries preferred.
  • Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, generative AI, automation, and data-driven operating models.
  • Technical fluency in AI, including an understanding of the infrastructure and technologies that enable AI capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to bridge business strategy and technical execution.
  • Experience collaborating across insurance segment/product leadership, technology, and operations teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or math. An advanced degree is preferred.


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For the US Only:

The base salary range for this position is $250,000 - $310,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What if I don't meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Warren, NJ

Additional Locations:
New York, NY

About Everest Re Group

Everest Re Group, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based holding company that operates through subsidiaries that provide reinsurance and insurance products. The company offers property, casualty, and specialty products to insurance companies in the United States and internationally. Everest Re Group has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Liberty Corner, New Jersey.
Learn more about Everest Re Group
Size
1,475 employees
Market Cap
$13 billion
Industry
Net Income
$514.1 million
5 Year Trend
+15.3%
Revenue
$9.5 billion

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