Everest Insurance International, a division of Bermudian-based Everest Group, has appointed Monique Kooijman as head of Netherlands and Northern Europe.

Ms Kooijman joins from CNA Hardy, where she served as regional director, Northern Europe.

An Everest spokesman said: “Monique’s leadership experience, industry knowledge and local market expertise will be invaluable to our business and will play an influential role in driving our European strategy.”