Chubb Appoints Bill Puleo Head of Custom Industry Solutions for Overseas General Insurance

LONDONMarch 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb announced today that Bill Puleo has been appointed Senior Vice President, Head of Custom Industry Solutions for Overseas General Insurance, the company's international general insurance business, with immediate effect.

In his new role, Mr. Puleo will be responsible for leading the growth and expansion of Custom Industry Solutions, Chubb's multi-line product and service offerings that combine underwriting, claims handling and loss prevention expertise to tailor insurance solutions that address the unique and evolving exposures of specific industry segments, such as information technology, life sciences, clean technology, entertainment and real estate, across international markets. Mr. Puleo will be based in London and report to Timothy O'Donnell, Chief Operating Officer, Commercial Property & Casualty, Overseas General Insurance. 

Mr Puleo has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience.  Prior to ACE's acquisition of the Chubb Corporation in January 2016, Mr Puleo served as Senior Vice President of International Property underwriting at Chubb and has held various underwriting management positions throughout his career.

"When it comes to delivering innovative products and service to specific customer groups, Chubb has a strong brand and significant capabilities. Building upon those strengths to cross-sell and deliver more specialty products to industry verticals through broader distribution and across expanded geography is a priority," said Mr. O'Donnell. "Bill is a seasoned executive who brings valuable leadership and management experience to this important role. His appointment exemplifies Chubb's commitment to offer the marketplace industry-focused underwriting expertise as well as innovative property and casualty coverages and services across key international markets. I'm pleased to be working with him."

About Chubb

Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.  Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index.  Chubb maintains executive offices in ZurichNew YorkLondon and other locations, and employs approximately 30,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: new.chubb.com.

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For further information: Nicholas Mandalas, Regional Communications Manager, Europe, Eurasia and Africa, W +44 (0) 20 7173 7793, M 44 (0) 77 7511 7274, E nicholas.mandalas@chubb.com