London, ENGLAND – October 3, 2019 – Everest Insurance (Ireland), DAC (EIID) announced today that its UK Branch is fully operational. The Branch has full capabilities to write Contingency, Credit and Political Risk, Financial and Professional Lines, General Liability, Medical Malpractice, Property, Specie, Surety and US Excess Casualty.

Linda Ryan, CEO of EIID said, “The UK branch further enhances the ability of our teams to deliver a broad range of innovative solutions and services with increased optionality for our distribution partners and clients alike.”

Vincent Vandendael, CEO of Everest Insurance^® International commented, “This provides further operational flexibility as we continue to expand our international insurance capabilities, and plan for any changes that may occur in the market including any potential uncertainty created by Brexit.”

About Everest Re Group, Ltd.

Everest Re Group, Ltd. ("Everest") is a leading global provider of reinsurance and insurance, operating for more than 40 years through subsidiaries in the U.S., Europe, Bermuda and other territories.

Everest offers property, casualty, and specialty products through its various operating affiliates located in key markets around the world.

Everest common stock (NYSE:RE) is a component of the S&P 500 index.

Everest Insurance^® markets property, casualty, specialty and other lines of admitted and non-admitted direct insurance on behalf of Everest Re Group, Ltd., and its affiliated companies. Additional information about Everest, our people, and our products can be found on our website at www.everestre.com.  All issuing companies may not do business in all jurisdictions.