Chubb has named Barry Beard as Head of its newly created role of Global Services and Complex Multinational UK and Ireland, in which he’ll lead the firm’s multinational network and UK and Ireland services.
The role aims to help clients deal with complex multinational captive programmes, using Chubb’s broad product portfolio, advanced technology and regulatory compliance expertise, and extensive network of local operations and partners.
Beard is an industry veteran with over 20 years of insurance industry experience and is moving from his current role as Head of Credit Management for Chubb’s European, Eurasia & Africa and Asia-Pacific divisions.
“I am very pleased to welcome Barry to this key leadership role,” said Suresh Krishnan, Head of Global Accounts Division, Chubb Europe, “his appointment demonstrates our commitment to invest in our multinational servicing capabilities and to grow our portfolio of complex captive multinational programmes.
“Barry is a seasoned industry professional. His extensive credit management and finance background along with strong client relationship skills, combined with Chubb’s infrastructure, systems, operations and overall service proposition will produce fit-for-purpose solutions for our clients and brokers.”
In his Chubb career, he has worked in both London and Philadelphia, gaining in-depth knowledge and contributing to building Chubb’s multinational capabilities, technology and thought leadership.
“Barry will work closely with Remy Massol, Multinational Director, Continental Europe and Ana Thomas, Global Services Manager, Continental Europe, and together they will bring seamless and consistent delivery of Chubb’s multinational services capabilities for European multinational clients and brokers,” Krishnan said.
In his London-based role, Beard will report directly to Suresh Krishnan, Head of Global Accounts Division Chubb Europe – his appointment takes effect immediately.
