Chubb makes executive changes in North America as Butler retires

Property/casualty insurer Chubb has made two executive appointments in its North America insurance operations following the departure of  Gerard Butler, president, field operations, North America insurance.

Butler is retiring after more than 36 years in the industry including 27 with Chubb. He will continue serving Chubb in an active advisory capacity and will work closely with his successor Christopher Maleno.

Maleno will be responsible for Chubb's field organisation in North America, including 48 branch and regional offices in the US and Canada. Maleno, who is a Chubb group senior vice president, most recently served as division president, North America major accounts.

Matthew Merna has been appointed as new division president of major accounts. He will lead the major accounts division, Chubb's retail commercial property and casualty insurance business that serves the large corporate market in the United States and Canada. His responsibilities will include strategy, underwriting activities and results, production, and product development and management. He most recently served as chief operating officer, North America major accounts.

Both executives will report to John Lupica, vice chairman, Chubb group and president, North America major accounts and specialty insurance.

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