Chubb Names John Lupica Executive Chairman of North America Insurance; Juan Luis Ortega Named President of North America Insurance; Scott Meyer Promoted to Chief Operating Officer of North America Insurance

Chris Maleno Named Vice President, North America Insurance

ZURICH, July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) today announced several executive appointments in its North American general insurance business. John Lupica, executive vice president of Chubb Group and president of North America Insurance, has been named executive chairman. Juan Luis Ortega, currently executive vice president of Chubb Group and president of Overseas General Insurance, has been named president of North America Insurance, succeeding Lupica. Scott Meyer, senior vice president of Chubb Group and president of the Westchester Division, the company’s wholesale excess and surplus lines business, has been named chief operating officer of North America Insurance, a newly created position reporting to Ortega.

As Executive Chairman, Lupica will provide executive oversight, including strategy, management and policy focus, for Chubb’s overall insurance business. North AmericaIn his role as President, Ortega will have day-to-day operational responsibility for North America Insurance, both the top and bottom lines. He will report to Lupica.

Christopher Maleno, senior vice president of Chubb Group, has been named vice president of North America Insurance. He will retain his current role as president of North America Field Operations, reporting to Ortega.

All appointments are effective immediately.

“These management changes and increased accountability recognize the size and complexity of our North American insurance business, as well as our ambitions for its future growth and development. Chubb is the largest commercial and high-net-worth insurer in United Statesand our North American business is a large company in its own right. We are bringing an incredibly strong team of experienced Chubb leaders to the top of the division,” said Evan G. Greenberg, chairman and CEO. “John’s strategic ability, command of every aspect of our business, and his leadership, professionalism and dedication are exceptional. His knowledge and insight into insurance are unmatched.

“I am very pleased to appoint Juan Luis as President of our North American P&C franchise. I have worked with Juan for many years. During that time, he has become quite simply an outstanding executive and professional in the insurance industry. His leadership skills and track record of success in building and managing increasingly large and complex companies speaks for itself. He has consistently delivered outstanding financial results in our international P&C operations. Juan has earned this well-deserved recognition and my complete confidence.

“Scott is an exceptional executive and underwriter with over thirty years of experience in retail and wholesale property and casualty insurance. He is a leader and people follow him. He has successfully led key divisions of our company and is now ready to apply his proven operational management skills to our entire North American insurance business. It is an honor to congratulate Scott on this significant promotion.

“I have worked with Chris for more than 30 years. His sense of judgment and loyalty, combined with his talent and work ethic, are an outstanding example of Chubb’s leadership. I cannot imagine anyone more deserving of this recognition.”

John Keogh, President and Chief Operating Officer, commented, “John, Juan Luis, Scott and Chris have been my partners at the firm for almost 20 years and are, without a doubt, four of the most impressive insurance executives in the industry. Their collective experience, which is exceptionally deep and broad, provides a powerful North America management team.

“Having proven leadership in our property and casualty, property and casualty businesses in 51 countries outside North AmericaJuan Luis will now lead the day-to-day operations of a leading commercial property and casualty insurer in USwith retail and wholesale divisions serving companies of all sizes, from large accounts to middle market and small commercial businesses; America’s #1 high net worth personal insurance business; and our leading agricultural insurance business, which includes the nation’s #1 crop insurer. Juan Luis will be supported by Scott, who will serve as his deputy, offering a wealth of property and casualty insurance experience and business insight, and by Chris, who brings more than three decades of experience, wisdom and leadership to our North American businesses, which is reflected in his new title.

Juan Luis Ortega has over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. In 2019, he was appointed executive vice president of Chubb Group and president of Overseas General Insurance. Previously, Ortega served as regional president Latin America from 2016 to 2019 and Regional President Asia and Pacific from 2013 to 2016 Ortega joined Chubb (ACE) in 1999 and rose through leadership positions in the A&H and Credit Insurance businesses Miami, Puerto Rico AND Mexicobefore he was appointed President of the Country Chile in 2005, where he was responsible for the company’s property and casualty, life and life insurance operations in that country. He served as senior vice president and regional head of property and casualty insurance for both companies Asia and Pacific AND Latin America regions. Ortega earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Business Administration from Universidad Diego Portales, Chile.

Scott Meyer has nearly 35 years of experience in the insurance industry. In 2020, he was named senior vice president of Chubb Group and president of the Westchester Division, the company’s wholesale excess and surplus lines insurance business. Meyer joined Chubb’s North America Insurance in 2008 as executive vice president of professional risk and was promoted to division president of professional risk in 2012. He was then named division president of North America Financial Lines in 2016. Meyer has a B.A. in economics from New York University.

Christopher Maleno has over 35 years of experience in the insurance industry. In 2018, he was appointed Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and Division President, Field Operations, North America Insurance. Previously, from 2016 to 2018, he served as Division President, North America National Accounts, as well as Division President of the company. US– based in retail and P&C business from 2013-2016. Maleno joined the company in 2007 as division president, regional operations and served as chief operating officer and president of casualty risk. Maleno began his insurance career with Chubb Corporation in 1988 and held a number of positions in the commercial lines and middle market divisions. Maleno earned a master’s degree in business administration from Columbia University and Bachelor of Science in Finance from University Vermont.

About Chubb
Chubb is a global leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides property, casualty, health and life insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of customers. As an underwriting firm, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and rigor. We process and pay our claims fairly and timely. The company is also defined by its broad product and service offering, extensive distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations around the world. Its parent company, Chubb Limited, is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 Index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at www.chubb.com.

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