LONDON, February 11, 2026 – Chubb today announced the appointment of José Ramón Morales as Regional Executive Officer, Southern Region (Spain, Portugal, Italy) and Head of the Underwriting Centre, Continental Europe, Middle East and North Africa, effective April 1, 2026.
In this role, he will lead all aspects of the business in the Southern Region and take responsibility for the continued development of the Underwriting Centre in Madrid.
“José Ramón’s experience, background and leadership style make him well placed to lead the Southern Region, deliver the business plans and contribute more widely to the growth and success of the business in EMEA,” said Peter Kelaher, Division President, Continental Europe, Middle East, and North Africa.
José Ramón has 25 years of experience in insurance. He joins Chubb from Everest, where he has worked since 2022, initially as Head of Spain and subsequently as Head of Southern Europe. Before Everest, he held Country Leader roles at AXA XL and XL Catlin and a range of roles at Aon, QBE, and Gen Re.
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 45,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.
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