Chubb promotes COO John Keogh to president

Property/casualty insurer Chubb has promoted its chief operating officer (COO) John Keogh to president from executive vice president, in recognition of his leadership across its global insurance operations for the last 14 years.

Keogh has served as COO since 2011. He joined the company (then named ACE) in 2006 as chairman, insurance – overseas general. He was appointed vice chairman in 2010 and executive vice chairman in 2015.

Before joining ACE, Keogh held a range of positions with increasing responsibility during a 20-year career with American International Group (AIG), including senior vice president, domestic general insurance, and president and chief executive officer of National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, an AIG member company. He began his insurance career as an underwriter with AIG in 1986.

Keogh will continue to report to Evan Greenberg, Chubb's chairman and chief executive officer, and his current broad companywide responsibilities will remain unchanged.

Greenberg described Keogh as an "outstanding insurance executive" and a great leader.

"I have the distinct privilege today to name John Keogh President of Chubb," said Greenberg. "The title of President more appropriately reflects John's current wide-ranging responsibilities and importance to the success of our company and is in recognition of his exceptional contributions and leadership over the course of his 14 years as my partner and trusted colleague."

Keogh commented: "I am honored and grateful to be named President of Chubb. I have benefited greatly from Evan's leadership and the contributions of my many outstanding colleagues. I am energized and excited to continue building with Evan an enduring firm that delivers profitable growth and superior value to our clients, distribution partners, shareholders and employees."