London, 30 January – Chubb today announced the appointment of Andy Houston as Head of UK Commercial Insurance, effective February 2025.
He will lead and grow the newly established Commercial Insurance Division, which will serve a wide spectrum of clients encompassing all sizes of middle market companies. Solutions include single products, multi-line packages, industry practices offerings, as well as multinational capabilities.
Mark Roberts, Division President, Chubb UKISA said, “Andy brings a wealth of commercial insurance experience and deep knowledge of Chubb and our clients. I’m delighted he’s joining the team and look forward to working with him as we develop our new Commercial Insurance business, providing comprehensive insurance solutions for a wider range of clients across the middle market.”
With over 18 years of commercial insurance experience, including more than 17 years at Chubb, Houston brings a deep industry expertise. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and Southwest Region Commercial Insurance Manager in North America, where he played a key role in driving growth in the commercial business. Houston holds the following degrees: Master of Business Administration in International Business from DePaul Driehaus College of Business and Bachelor of Arts in International Economics & International Affairs from UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business.
Houston will be based in London and report to Mark Roberts, Division President United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa (UKISA). Michael Wilsford, who currently serves as Senior Vice President and Dallas Commercial Insurance Manager, will succeed Houston.
Following the new structure, Jonathan Poole who has led our Middle Market business has decided to leave Chubb. We extend our thanks to Jonathan for his contributions and commitment over the past five years and wish him the very best for the future.
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. The company is 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 employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.
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