Chubb names new head of international A&H and CUO of personal lines

Property/casualty insurer Chubb has appointed John Thompson as division president of the company's international accident and health (A&H) insurance business, and Soledad Muné as chief underwriting officer (CUO) for international personal insurance.

In his new role, Thompson will be responsible for Chubb's international personal accident, supplemental health and travel insurance business in 51 countries. He will report to EVP of Chubb Group and president of overseas general insurance Juan Andrade, and executive vice president Chubb and president of global A&H and life Ed Clancy.

Prior to the promotion, Thompson was the CUO of personal insurance for Chubb Overseas General, the company's international general insurance business. Before joining the company, he led product development for auto and home at The Hartford.

Muné succeeds Thompson in the CUO role. In her new role, she will be responsible for ensuring the continued profitability of the company's international auto and residential insurance portfolios. She will report to VP Chubb Group and division president of personal insurance, overseas general insurance Darryl Page.

Muné most recently served as the VP, international head of residential, personal insurance for Chubb Overseas General. Before joining the company, she worked at Travelers and held a number of roles including leading international and emerging markets personal insurance product management and, prior to that, the company's residential portfolios in the US.

"We are very pleased to announce John as head of Chubb's international A&H business," said Andrade. "John is a seasoned underwriter with tremendous depth and experience in data analytics, portfolio management, agency and direct distribution. He has been a leader and a major contributor to the profitable growth of our international personal lines business. John is widely recognized for his creativity, exceptional work ethic and passion for talent, including a track record of building strong teams around the world."

Clancy added: "John's leadership and experience is a welcome asset to our accident and health business as we continue to expand internationally. His background and successful track record in building businesses, along with his direct marketing expertise, are particularly relevant and important in his new role. Juan and I look forward to working with John to profitably grow our international A&H franchise."

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