Chubb promotes Ortega to replace Andrade as overseas general insurance head

Property/casualty insurer Chubb has appointed Juan Luis Ortega as executive vice president, Chubb Group and president, overseas general insurance.

Ortega replaces Juan Andrade, who is leaving the company to join Everest Re.

Ortega will have executive operating responsibility for Chubb's general insurance business in 51 countries outside of North America, including commercial P&C, traditional and specialty personal lines, and accident and health insurance. The appointment is effective immediately.

Currently senior vice president, Chubb Group and regional president of Latin America, Ortega will report to John Keogh, executive vice chairman and chief operating officer of Chubb.

"It is a great pleasure to appoint Juan Luis to lead our international general insurance operations," said Evan Greenberg, chairman and CEO of Chubb. "During his 20-year tenure with the company, he has assumed increased responsibility and demonstrated outstanding leadership and business acumen. I have every confidence in Juan Luis's experience and skills as a leader and manager to drive business results and build on the substantial presence and capabilities of our global business. John Keogh and I look forward to working with Juan Luis in his new role."

Keogh added: "Juan Luis is a proven insurance executive and a true internationalist. He has a proven track record of accomplishment in multiple regions of the world, profitably growing our business in Latin America and Asia Pacific the past 12 years. This is an exceptional opportunity for Juan Luis to now profitably grow our entire international general insurance franchise. I am excited to continue working with Juan Luis in his new leadership role."

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