Navigators poaches Chubb executives for Asia leadership team

Specialty re/insurer Navigators has appointed a new leadership team in Asia that includes three senior executives from the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies.

Jon Doherty has been appointed as managing director of Asia, Sang Kyoun Kim as chief underwriting officer, and Paul D’Souza as chief operating officer/chief financial officer for the region.

The trio will be based in Honk Kong, and tasked with the initial responsibility of Navigators’ marine, casualty and other specialty divisions across North Asia.

Doherty joins the company with over three decades of experience in the insurance industry, having served Chubb for over 20 years. He most recently served as the strategic marketing manager of the Asia-Pacific zone.

SK Kim has also spent the majority of his 25-year career at Chubb, having most recently served as the deputy representative of its Korea branch. In the new role at Navigators, he will be responsible for all underwriting activities in Asia.

D’Souza brings almost two decades of international experience in finance to Navigators. Prior to this, he was the senior vice president and CFO of Chubb’s Asia-Pacific zone.

“Jon, SK Kim and Paul all have a wealth of insurance experience in the region,” said Michael Casella, Navigators’ president of international insurance.

“Their in-depth knowledge of the Asian marketplace and strong long-term relationships will support a thoughtfully executed expansion of our business in Asia.”