Chubb Limited Board Will Recommend 33rd Consecutive Annual Dividend Increase to Shareholders at the 2026 Annual General Meeting; Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) said its Board will recommend a 33rd consecutive annual dividend increase to shareholders at the 2026 Annual General Meeting, proposing an annual dividend of $4.08 per share payable as four quarterly installments of $1.02.

The Board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.97 per share, payable April 6, 2026 to shareholders of record March 13, 2026, payable in U.S. dollars and out of legal reserves.

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• 33rd consecutive annual dividend increase
• Proposed annual dividend $4.08 per share
• Proposed quarterly dividend $1.02 per share

Negative

• Declared April 6, 2026 dividend remains $0.97 per share
• Dividend payments will be made from legal reserves

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ZURICH, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) announced today that its Board of Directors will recommend to shareholders at the company's 2026 Annual General Meeting an increase in its quarterly dividend for the 33rd consecutive year.  The proposal calls for a $4.08 annual per share dividend, payable in four quarterly installments of $1.02 per share, compared to the current quarterly dividend amount of $0.97 per share.

The Board also declared a quarterly dividend equal to $0.97 per share, payable on April 6, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 13, 2026.  The dividend will be payable out of legal reserves and will be made in United States dollars by the company's transfer agent as described in the Chubb Limited 2025 proxy statement.  This will be the fourth installment as approved by the company's shareholders on May 15, 2025.

About Chubb 
Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb employs approximately 45,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: 
Forward-looking statements made in this press release, such as statements regarding the company's 2026 Annual General Meeting and dividends, reflect the company's current views with respect to future events and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from these statements. For example, payment of scheduled dividends could be affected by extraordinary company events or capital constraints or similar factors that could require the company to adjust, delay or withhold dividend payments.  Additional information regarding factors that could cause differences from these forward-looking statements appears in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made.  

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FAQ

What dividend increase did Chubb (CB) propose for 2026 and how is it structured?

Chubb proposed an annual dividend of $4.08, paid as four quarterly installments of $1.02 each. According to the company, the proposal will be recommended to shareholders at the 2026 Annual General Meeting and, if approved, replaces the current quarterly rate.

When is the declared quarterly dividend payment and who is eligible for Chubb (CB)?

The declared quarterly dividend of $0.97 is payable April 6, 2026 to shareholders of record at close on March 13, 2026. According to the company, the payment will be made in U.S. dollars by the transfer agent to registered record holders.

How does the proposed 2026 dividend compare to Chubb's current quarterly dividend (CB)?

The proposal raises the quarterly amount to $1.02 from the current $0.97, increasing the annual rate to $4.08. According to the company, this would mark the 33rd consecutive annual increase if approved by shareholders at the 2026 meeting.

Will Chubb (CB) use company reserves to pay the dividend and what did the company say?

Yes. The company said the dividend will be payable out of legal reserves and made in U.S. dollars by the transfer agent. According to the company, the April 6, 2026 payment follows shareholder approval of installments previously authorized.