Everest Insurance has appointed Andy Faber as head of the new life sciences practice within Everest Specialty Casualty group.

Based in Boston, Faber will be responsible for establishing a life sciences team in the U.S. market. He will report directly to the head of the Everest Specialty Casualty group, Connie Germano.

Previously, Faber was vice president and global life sciences product line manager at American International Group Inc.

Everest Insurance refers to the primary insurance operations of Everest Re Group Ltd. and its affiliated companies.