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Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) is the parent company of Chubb, which is described as a world leader in insurance with operations in 54 countries and territories. This news page aggregates coverage related to Chubb’s global insurance activities, including commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance.
Investors and observers can use this feed to follow company announcements such as quarterly and annual earnings results, dividend declarations, leadership changes and investor relations updates. For example, Chubb issues press releases reporting its quarterly financial performance, combined ratios, net premiums written, life insurance segment income and investment income, and it announces the timing of earnings conference calls and the availability of financial supplements and investor presentations.
Chubb’s news also highlights developments across its specialized businesses. Releases have described branding initiatives at Chubb Benefits, a Chubb company focused on supplemental accident, health, disability and life insurance products in the U.S. and Canada, and product and partnership news at Healthy Paws, a Chubb company providing accident and illness pet insurance for dogs and cats. Other items include philanthropic updates, such as donations from the Healthy Paws Pet Foundation at Chubb to animal rescue organizations.
Corporate governance and organizational updates appear in the form of announcements about executive appointments and retirements, including roles overseeing North America Field Operations, international property and casualty operations and investor relations. By reviewing this news stream, users can see how Chubb communicates its financial performance, strategic focus areas and brand developments over time.
Chubb has announced four key executive promotions in its North America Financial Lines Division to improve underwriting and digital services. Jarrod Schlesinger becomes COO, overseeing operational strategies for management and professional liability products. Scott Williams is now EVP and Chief Underwriting Officer, focusing on private/not-for-profit underwriting. Jennifer Riley takes charge of digital strategy, enhancing automation in financial lines. Alissa Theberge leads Learning & Development to advance underwriting programs. These changes aim to strengthen Chubb's market position and enhance customer experience.
Chubb has appointed Teresa Black as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of North America Surety, responsible for underwriting, strategy, and growth in this segment. Previously serving as Executive Vice President, Commercial Surety, Black has over 25 years of experience in the insurance sector. Chubb, recognized as the fifth largest surety underwriter in the U.S., provides a variety of surety products and global bond issuance capabilities. This leadership change aims to drive continued growth in the North America Surety business.
Chubb has announced plans to construct a new Philadelphia office, creating at least 1,250 new jobs. This development, located at 2000 Arch Street, will span 438,000 rentable square feet and adhere to high sustainability standards. With construction set for February 2023, the project will support a total of 3,200 jobs in Pennsylvania over the next five years. Governor Wolf has pledged $10 million for development costs through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, highlighting Chubb's significant economic impact in the region.
Chubb has appointed Michael Mollica as the new Division President for its North America Financial Lines business. Previously the Executive Vice President overseeing Private/Not-For-Profit sectors, Mollica will now manage various liability lines, including D&O coverages and cyber products. His experience spans over 20 years in insurance, with notable leadership roles at Chubb since 2008. The appointment, effective immediately, comes as he succeeds Steve Goldman who has departed from the company. The decision signals a strategic move to bolster Chubb's position in the financial lines market.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of Chubb Limited's subsidiaries, including the Chubb US Group, Chubb Bermuda, and Chubb Tempest Re, maintaining high ratings of A++ and aa+. These ratings reflect strong balance sheet strength and operating performance, despite challenges from high catastrophe losses and inflationary trends. The outlook remains stable. Chubb US Group's performance remains robust with strong underwriting results, while Chubb Bermuda benefits from implicit support from Chubb Limited. The group expects improved capital retention in 2023.
Chubb has appointed Lyndsey Christofer as the new Real Estate & Hospitality (REH) Industry Practice Leader. She will lead Chubb's strategic direction for REH, overseeing underwriting, risk consulting, and claims. Christofer retains her role as Executive Vice President, Construction Industry Practice Leader. She succeeds Bill Hazelton, now heading North American Industry Practices. Christofer has nearly 20 years of experience and joined Chubb in 2013. This leadership change aims to enhance tailored solutions for Chubb's REH clients across North America.
Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) announced regulatory approval from the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission to increase its ownership in Huatai Insurance Group from 47.3% to 83.2%. This acquisition positions Chubb as the first foreign financial institution to hold a majority stake in a Chinese financial services holding company. Huatai operates over 700 branches and serves approximately 19 million customers in China. The deal is expected to close in early Q1 2023, potentially enhancing Chubb's revenue from the growing Chinese insurance market.
The Board of Directors of Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share, payable on January 6, 2023. Shareholders on record by December 16, 2022 will receive this payment from the company’s legal reserves. This marks the third dividend installment approved by shareholders on May 19, 2022. Chubb Limited is recognized as the largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company globally, operating in 54 countries.