Global insurer Chubb has appointed Michelle McLaughlin as Chief Underwriting Officer of its North America retail commercial property and casualty insurance division that serves middle market and small businesses.
In this capacity, she will guide the business lines’ underwriting strategies and authority, as well as general underwriting management.
McLaughlin previously served as Executive Vice President and Property and Marine Manager, Commercial Insurance, Chubb North America.
She began her career at Chubb in 1992 as an intern in the company’s Internal Audit department, and during the course of her career has held a number of underwriting leadership roles.
McLaughlin pursued a career in underwriting within Chubb’s Financial Institutions Group in 1997 and joined Chubb’s Property team in 2006
Based in Whitehouse Station, N.J., she will report to the Division Presidents of both Chubb’s Small and Middle Market business lines.
“Michelle’s deep understanding of our business and proven leadership experience position her perfectly to meet the underwriting and servicing needs of our small- and- middle market commercial distribution partners and customers throughout North America,” said Ben Rockwell, Vice President, Chubb Group, Division President, Chubb Middle Market.
James Williamson, Vice President, Chubb Group, Division President, Chubb Small Business, also commented: “Our Small Business division is focused on innovation, and I look forward to working with Michelle to ensure we continue to provide superior quality solutions and services to agents and customers alike,” said James Williamson, Vice President, Chubb Group, Division President, Chubb Small Business.
