Large US insurer Chubb has 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.
Morales joins Chubb with 25 years of insurance experience, where he will be responsible for leading all business aspects in the Southern Region and overseeing the continued growth of the Underwriting Centre in Madrid.
His background includes a period at Everest from 2022, initially serving as Head of Spain and later as Head of Southern Europe.
Prior to this, he held Country Leader positions at XL Catlin and AXA XL, in addition to various roles at Gen Re, QBE, and Aon.
“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.
