Paul Tester

Paul Tester has extensive experience in the reinsurance industry, currently serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer at Everest Reinsurance since May 2008, where responsibilities include managing the UK branch's operations and overseeing a diverse portfolio in Property, Casualty, and Specialty lines. Prior roles include Director of Treaty Underwriting at Canopius, where Paul managed a Treaty portfolio across specialty lines, and Deputy Casualty Treaty Underwriter at Norwich Winterthur Reinsurance, focusing on international casualty and surety business. Additional experience includes significant positions at Norwich Winterthur Saudi Arabia and Argus Insurance Co, with an emphasis on underwriting and business development. Paul holds a degree from BFES Cornwall School and is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII).