Chubb moves Mitchell to succeed Robinson as UK & Ireland retail division president

Property/casualty insurer Chubb has appointed Sara Mitchell as division president for the UK and Ireland retail business.

Currently head of the company's middle market division for the UK and Ireland, Mitchell succeeds David Robinson, who is taking a sabbatical starting at the end of April.

In her new role, Mitchell will be responsible for Chubb's property and casualty, accident and health, and consumer lines operations across the UK and Ireland, encompasses four regions — London, Midlands & South, Scotland & North, and Ireland.

She will continue to be based in London and will report directly to David Furby, regional president, Europe. Mitchell will also continue with her current responsibilities until her successor is named.

Mitchell joined Chubb in 2011 and has served in a number of senior management roles in both consumer and commercial P&C businesses in the UK and Europe. Her most recent role was head of the corporate division for the UK and Ireland, leading Chubb's middle market segment. Prior to that, she held a variety of commercial market roles at RSA and Allianz.

Furby commented: "I am delighted to welcome Sara to this important role. Sara brings with her a wealth of experience and depth of knowledge of the UK and Ireland market, alongside her experience in commercial roles and underwriting. I am very much looking forward to working with her as we continue to drive growth in revenue and earnings in this crucial market.

"I would also like to thank David for his dedication in leading Chubb's UK and Ireland business so successfully since 2012 and for all his work over the past 25 years in roles across both Chubb and ACE."

Juan Andrade, executive vice president, Chubb Group and president, Chubb Overseas General, commented: "Sara is an excellent leader with an established track record. I have every confidence in her ability to successfully lead one of our largest businesses. I also would like to express my sincere gratitude to David for a job well done and I look forward to his return."

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