Chubb Limited Stock Price, News & Analysis

AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating (Long-Term IR) of "a+" (Excellent) to Chubb INA Holdings 's recently announced USD 700 million issuance of 4.65% senior unsecured notes due 2029. The outlook is stable. AM Best also affirmed the Long-Term IR of "a+" on Chubb's USD 1.0 billion, 5% senior unsecured notes due 2034, with an additional USD 600 million offering. The notes are guaranteed by Chubb [NYSE: CB].

Chubb plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including potential debt repayment. As of June 30, 2024, Chubb had total assets of USD 238.6 billion and shareholders' equity of USD 61.0 billion. This rating action reflects AM Best's assessment of Chubb's financial strength and creditworthiness.

Chubb (NYSE: CB) reported strong financial results for Q2 2024. Net income increased 24.3% to $2.23 billion, or $5.46 per share, while core operating income rose 7.5% to $2.20 billion, or $5.38 per share. The company saw significant growth in net premiums written, up 11.8% to $13.4 billion, with P&C up 10.6% and Life Insurance up 27.6%.

Key highlights include:

• P&C combined ratio of 86.8%
• Record year-to-date per share net income of $10.68, up 20.8%
• Record year-to-date per share core operating income of $10.78, up 15.7%
• Global P&C net premiums written up 11.2%
• Life Insurance segment income up 8.7%
• Pre-tax net investment income up 28.2% to $1.47 billion

The company reported strong growth across regions, with North America up 8.0%, Overseas General up 15.6%, and significant increases in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Continental Europe.

Chubb (NYSE: CB) has announced the appointment of Ana Robic and Ben Rockwell as Senior Vice Presidents of the Chubb Group. Both will maintain their current roles and report to Juan Luis Ortega and Scott Meyer. Jason Ranucci is now Head of North America Lower Middle Market, succeeding Jeffrey Updyke, who will lead as Executive Vice President, North America Commercial Insurance & Digital Distribution. John DePeters has been named Chief Underwriting Officer, Small Commercial. These leadership changes are effective immediately. The company aims to leverage the extensive experience of these executives to drive growth in the lower middle market and small commercial segments.

On July 10, 2024, Chubb (NYSE: CB) announced a reorganization of its Latin America region into three sub-regions: Northern Latin America, Southern Latin America, and Brazil. This restructuring is intended to better serve customers and distribution partners while harnessing potential growth opportunities. Diego Sosa, currently the Country President of Mexico, will lead Northern Latin America. Mario Romanelli, currently the Country President of Chile, will head Southern Latin America. Leandro Martinez will continue to manage Brazil. These leaders will report to Federico Spagnoli, Regional President, Latin America and Division President, Consumer Lines, Overseas General Insurance. The restructuring aims to enhance focus and service quality across the region.

Chubb has appointed David Lupica as Vice President, Chubb Group and President of Westchester, its wholesale excess and surplus (E&S) lines business in North America. Lupica will succeed Scott Meyer, who was promoted to Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and Chief Operating Officer of North America Insurance. Lupica, with over 30 years of industry experience, previously served as Chief Operating and Distribution Management Officer, Westchester. Under his leadership, Westchester, a market leader, writes $4 billion in premiums annually. He will report to Scott Meyer and Juan Luis Ortega, Executive Vice President, Chubb Group and President of North America Insurance. Lupica has been with Chubb since 2000, holding various senior positions, and is recognized for his deep understanding of the E&S business.

Chubb (NYSE: CB) has announced significant executive appointments. Paul McNamee has been named Executive Vice President, Chubb Group and President of Overseas General Insurance, overseeing 51 countries outside North America. He succeeds Juan Luis Ortega, now President of North America Insurance operations. McNamee, previously Regional President of Asia Pacific, will be based in New York and report to the CEO and COO. Marcos Gunn, previously Regional President of Latin America, will succeed McNamee in the Asia Pacific region, relocating to Singapore. Federico Spagnoli, currently Division President, Consumer Lines, will lead the Latin America region, succeeding Gunn. These changes are effective immediately. McNamee brings nearly 30 years of industry experience, Gunn over 25 years, and Spagnoli over 20 years. Chubb sees these appointments as strategic moves to leverage their experienced leadership for global growth.

Chubb has announced significant executive appointments within its North American insurance business. John Lupica, previously Vice Chairman and President of North America Insurance, is now Executive Chairman. Juan Luis Ortega, formerly EVP and President of Overseas General Insurance, is the new President.

Scott Meyer is promoted to COO, a newly created role, while Christopher Maleno is named Vice Chairman, retaining his duties as Division President. These changes are effective immediately, aiming to manage the complexity and foster growth in Chubb's North American operations.

The appointments reflect the extensive experience and leadership skills of the executives, with Lupica overseeing strategy and governance, and Ortega managing day-to-day operations.

Chubb (NYSE: CB) will hold its second quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. The company plans to release its second quarter earnings and financial supplement after the market closes on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. These documents will be accessible on the company's investor website. The earnings call can be accessed via live webcast or by phone for both domestic and international participants. A replay of the call will be available on the company's website post-event.

Chubb (NYSE: CB) announced that shareholders approved a 5.8% increase in its annual dividend to $3.64 per share, marking the 31st consecutive annual increase. This decision was made at the 2024 Annual General Meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, where all agenda items were also approved as recommended by the Board. The dividend will be paid in four quarterly installments of $0.91 per share, starting with the first payment on July 5, 2024, for shareholders on record as of June 14, 2024. Payments will be made in USD by the company's transfer agent.