Shead takes over as Head of Property for Chubb’s Overseas General Insurance

Property and casualty insurer Chubb Limited has promoted Aaron Shead to Executive Vice President (EVP), Head of Property for Overseas General Insurance (COG), the company’s international general insurance operations, effective immediately.

Since 2018, he has served as Senior Vice President, Head of Fire for COG. In his new role, Shead will oversee the growth and profitability of Chubb’s fire, terrorism, power, and energy portfolios, while serving as the business leader for property major accounts.

Shead has over 25 years of insurance industry experience at Chubb, holding leadership positions across the UK, Asia, and Bermuda.

His prior roles at Chubb include serving as Vice President, Energy & Property Underwriting for over 25 years, responsible for property, energy and technical risks, including oil and gas (onshore & upstream), power generation, mining and construction classes.

Shead also served as the Regional Vice President of Energy & Technical Risks for Chubb in Singapore for six years. He started his career as an Account Manager at CGU Insurance in 1990.

Brian Church, Division President, Property and Casualty, COG, commented on the appointment, “Aaron’s appointment reflects both his outstanding track record and the confidence we have in his leadership to drive our property business forward.

“His global experience, deep technical expertise, and commitment to our clients’ evolving needs position him perfectly to lead our team as we continue to deliver innovative solutions and sustainable growth.”