Chubb has appointed Jason Keen to the role of Division President, Chubb Global Markets. He will be responsible for the leadership, strategy and performance of the company.

Keen will step into the role early in 2020, succeeding Matthew Shaw, who is leaving the company.

Chubb Global Markets comprises Chubb's London Market wholesale and specialty business including the company's Lloyd's platform.

Keen joined the precursor of Chubb in 2010 as regional property underwriter, Asia Pacific and assumed overall responsibility for the company's property and casualty portfolio in Asia Pacific in 2016. Previously, he worked for Lloyd's syndicates Talbot Underwriting Ltd and Ascot Underwriting Ltd. 

Underwriting acumen reason for success

"Jason's strong underwriting acumen is a distinguishing feature of his success to date and aligns perfectly with our Chubb Global Markets tradition of underwriting discipline and consistent results," said Juan Luis Ortega, Executive Vice President, Chubb Group and President, Overseas General Insurance.

"I am delighted to appoint Jason to lead our Chubb Global Markets business, added David Furby, Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and Regional President European Gro.  He brings a wealth of insurance knowledge and business leadership experience to the role.  I have great confidence in his ability to lead our wholesale business at a time of utmost importance and I am very much looking forward to working with him.”