Bermuda-based Everest Re Group has added Dana Lodge as the new chief financial officer (CFO) of Everest Insurance.

She will report to Jonathan Zaffino, president and CEO and Craig Howie Everest Group CFO. She will be based at the firm’s US Headquarters in New Jersey.

Lodge joins from Sompo International where she served as senior vice president, director of finance. Before joining Sompo International she held multiple roles at Hiscox Insurance US including director of finance and interim CFO.

Zaffino, Everest Insurance president and CFO commented: “Dana joins Everest with tremendous international finance experience that will be incredibly valuable to our finance organization. Dana is a strong and proven leader as demonstrated through her success covering prior leadership positions held throughout her career. As a global specialty insurance company, Everest Insurance® will benefit from Dana’s technical accounting background, international experience, and deep expertise. She will add depth to this core competency within the broader Everest organization. It is my pleasure to welcome Dana to Everest Insurance®.”

Craig Howie, Everest Re Group CFO commented: “Dana inherits an outstanding team of professionals in Liberty Corner led by Peter Gilhuley. Peter will continue in his position as leader of our North American Insurance Finance organization and will continue to play an instrumental role in our future. Peter has built a strong foundation and will continue to support the growth in the North America book for Everest Insurance®.”