A leader who brings 25-years industry experience to Chubb
LONDON, 31st July, 2024 – Chubb today announced the appointment of Leander Metzger as Regional Executive Officer, Eastern Region, for Continental Europe, Middle East & North Africa. He joins Chubb from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), where he served as country manager for Switzerland and Head of Property and Risk Engineering for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In his new role, which is expected to be effective 1st January 2025 and is subject to regulatory approval, Metzger will have country responsibility for Germany and be accountable for growth and development across Germany and Austria.
David Furby, Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and Regional President, Chubb Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: "Leander has an outstanding reputation and extensive network within the corporate insurance industry across Europe and beyond. I am delighted that he is joining us and am very much looking forward to working with him as we continue to develop our business across the Eastern Region.”
Metzger has over 25 years of insurance industry experience. Prior to BHSI, he held senior leadership roles at FM Insurance in Germany, which he joined in 2006.
Metzger holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in insurance law from Hamburg University and an MBA in Economics and Finance from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. He will be based in Frankfurt and report to Peter Kelaher, Division President Chubb Continental Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Metzger will carry forward the enduring legacy of his predecessor Andreas Wania, who sadly passed away earlier this year.
About Chubb
Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, 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. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength 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 Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com
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