LONDON, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb today
announced the appointment of David
Kirk as Head of Marine for Chubb Global Markets (CGM), the
company's London Market wholesale and specialty business including
its Lloyd's platform.
David is currently Cargo Product Head and Deputy Head of
Marine CGM. In his new capacity, he will assume responsibility for
the oversight and development of CGM's Marine portfolio
underwritten in the London
wholesale market, including the cargo, fine art & specie, hull,
yacht and marine liability classes.
David joined Chubb in 2005 and rose through the ranks to become
Marine Cargo Product Head for CGM Syndicates 2488 and 1882, before
moving into his current role as Deputy Head of Marine. He is a
Chartered Fellow of the Insurance Institute.
He succeeds Mark Edmondson who,
after eight years in the role, assumes a new position as Consultant
Marine Underwriter for CGM, providing technical underwriting and
special project support to Chubb's Marine team. Mark's role
will include the leadership and continuing development of the hull,
yacht and marine liability classes written by CGM's London Market
platform.
Both are based in London, with
David Kirk reporting to Robert Wilson, Chief Underwriting Officer for
CGM and Andrew Williamson, Executive
Vice President Marine, Overseas General Insurance. Mark Edmondson will report to Andrew Williamson and David Kirk. The changes are effective 11
July.
Robert Wilson said: "I am
delighted with David's promotion to Head of Marine for Chubb Global
Markets. It reflects the enormous contribution that he has made to
CGM and is the culmination of a long-established succession plan
for Mark. Having been a valuable member of our Marine team for more
than 16 years, David brings to the role a wealth of insight,
understanding and experience, which will help us pursue continued
growth as we innovate and create new solutions for our
clients."
Andrew Williamson said: "Mark has
made a huge contribution to the growth and profitability of our
business over the last eight years. CGM's Marine portfolio has
thrived under his exceptional leadership and we will undoubtedly
continue to benefit from his wealth of experience in his new
capacity as Consultant Marine Underwriter."
About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and
casualty insurance company. 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 34,000 people worldwide. Additional information can
be found at: www.chubb.com
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