Company Description
Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) is the parent company of Chubb, described in its public communications as a world leader in insurance. The group operates in the direct property and casualty insurance industry within the broader finance and insurance sector and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb Limited is organized under the laws of Switzerland and its common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CB.
According to the company’s disclosures, Chubb has operations in 54 countries and territories. Across these markets, it provides commercial and personal property and casualty (P&C) insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. Public descriptions emphasize the breadth of its product and service offerings, its broad distribution capabilities, its financial strength and its local operations in multiple jurisdictions.
Business focus and insurance offerings
Chubb states that it provides both commercial and personal P&C insurance, which includes coverage for businesses and individuals. In addition, it offers personal accident and supplemental health insurance products, as well as life insurance and reinsurance. These activities position the company across multiple insurance lines rather than in a single niche.
Within the group, various branded businesses focus on specific market segments. For example, Chubb Benefits, described as a Chubb company, is presented as a provider of supplemental accident, health, disability and life insurance products in the United States and Canada. It serves employers, employees and individuals through voluntary benefits and employee benefits solutions. Another Chubb business, Healthy Paws, is described as a Chubb company and a provider of accident and illness pet insurance for dogs and cats in the United States, with coverage that includes new accidents, illnesses, cancer, emergency care and certain other conditions, as described in its own materials.
Geographic footprint and organization
Chubb reports that it has operations in 54 countries and territories and employs approximately 43,000 people worldwide. Its public earnings materials and regulatory filings refer to business across North America and an international segment referred to as Overseas General Insurance, which includes commercial and consumer P&C operations in regions such as Asia, Latin America and Europe. The group also reports a Global Reinsurance segment and a Life Insurance segment in its financial summaries.
Chubb Limited’s registered office is in Zurich, Switzerland, and its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) list Switzerland as the jurisdiction of incorporation. The company’s securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 include its common shares and guarantees of several series of senior notes issued by Chubb INA Holdings LLC, all listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Financial reporting and segments
Chubb’s periodic press releases and SEC filings describe its performance in terms of net premiums written, underwriting income, combined ratio, life insurance segment income and investment income. The company reports results for:
- North America P&C Insurance, which includes North America commercial P&C, personal P&C and agricultural insurance.
- Overseas General Insurance, covering international commercial and consumer P&C operations.
- Global Reinsurance, providing reinsurance solutions.
- Life Insurance, which reports net premiums written and segment income.
In its public commentary on quarterly results, Chubb highlights metrics such as P&C net premiums written, P&C underwriting income, combined ratios, catastrophe losses, favorable prior period development, life insurance net premiums written and segment income, and pre-tax and adjusted net investment income. These disclosures illustrate that the group’s earnings are driven by a combination of underwriting performance across P&C and life insurance, as well as investment income on its invested assets.
Capital markets activity and debt
Chubb Limited and its subsidiaries access capital markets for funding. For example, an 8-K filing dated August 6, 2025, reports that Chubb INA Holdings LLC agreed to sell a series of 4.900% Senior Notes due 2035 in a public offering, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Chubb Limited. The company also has multiple series of senior notes registered on the New York Stock Exchange, with Chubb Limited providing guarantees, as reflected in its SEC filings.
Corporate governance and leadership changes
Chubb uses Form 8-K filings to disclose changes in senior leadership and governance. An 8-K dated November 4, 2025, reports the planned retirement of a senior executive and the assignment of additional responsibilities to another senior officer. Other press releases describe appointments to roles such as Chief Operating Officer for North America Field Operations, Division President, Property and Casualty for Chubb Overseas General Insurance and Senior Vice President of Investor Relations. These disclosures indicate an ongoing focus on leadership for North America, international P&C operations and investor relations.
Investor communications
Chubb Limited regularly communicates with investors through earnings releases, financial supplements, conference calls and investor presentations. The company announces quarterly earnings conference calls in advance and posts supporting materials on its investor website. An 8-K dated October 21, 2025, notes the issuance of a press release reporting third quarter results and the availability of a financial supplement, while an 8-K dated December 8, 2025, refers to an investor presentation providing information on financial performance, business mix and growth opportunities.
Subsidiary brands and specialized offerings
Within the Chubb group, several branded operations focus on particular customer needs:
- Chubb Benefits is described as a Chubb company headquartered in Chicago, with a tradition of more than 100 years of success in supplemental insurance. It focuses on supplemental accident, health, disability and life insurance products in the U.S. and Canada, including voluntary benefits sold through the worksite and to individuals.
- Combined Insurance Company of America, identified as a Chubb company, operates under the Chubb Benefits umbrella and offers voluntary benefits such as accident, cancer, critical illness, disability, life and hospital indemnity products through agency markets in the United States and Canada.
- Workplace Solutions, described as a Chubb Benefits company, concentrates on strategic employee benefits and solutions for employers, with an emphasis on employee health and cost containment, as described in its own materials.
- Healthy Paws, a Chubb company, provides accident and illness pet insurance for dogs and cats in the United States and partners with organizations such as Airvet to offer telehealth access to veterinarians.
Corporate responsibility and community initiatives
Chubb’s public communications also reference philanthropic and community-focused activities. For example, the Healthy Paws Pet Foundation at Chubb has announced donations to animal rescue organizations across the United States to support adoption and ongoing care for vulnerable pets. These initiatives are described as part of a commitment to creating accessible pathways for pet rescue and care.
Stock information and index inclusion
Chubb Limited’s common shares, with a par value denominated in Swiss francs, are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CB. The company’s own descriptions state that Chubb Limited is a component of the S&P 500 index. In addition to common shares, guarantees of several series of Chubb INA Holdings LLC senior notes are also listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Historical context
Background information indicates that ACE acquired the former Chubb in the first quarter of 2016 and assumed the Chubb name. The combination created the present Chubb group, which is described as one of the largest domestic property and casualty insurers, with operations in multiple countries and activities spanning commercial and personal P&C insurance, reinsurance and life insurance.