Chubb appoints Matthew Mead as Environmental Risk Underwriter for the UK and Ireland

LONDONMay 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb today announced the appointment of Matthew Mead to the role of Environmental Risk Underwriter, as it continues to invest in building its environmental risk and liability insurance capabilities in the UK and Ireland.

Matt will be responsible for growing Chubb's regional environmental liability book, working predominantly with brokers outside London to develop environmental liability programmes. Matt will be based in Manchester and report to Robert Latimer, Regional Environmental Risk Underwriter, UK and Ireland. His appointment is effective immediately.

Matt joins Chubb from RSA where he was an underwriter for seven years, focusing on e-trading and delegated authority business.

Emma Bartolo, UK and Ireland Environmental Risk Manager, said:

"With demand for environmental risk solutions continuing to increase across our local network and offices in the UK and Ireland, we are constantly looking at ways to further enhance our proposition to our clients and brokers. As we continue to grow the range of covers available, Matt's appointment will enable us to continue to further build our regional UK and Ireland presence and offer our clients the market leading service and covers they have come to expect."

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 31,000 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