John DePeters has been appointed Executive Vice President, Head of Commercial Insurance and Specialty, for Chubb Overseas General Insurance (COG), Chubb’s international general insurance operations, effective January 1, 2026.
“By leveraging package and multi-line underwriting, portfolio management, advanced analytics and technology, he will work closely with regional leaders and teams to maximise growth and profitability,” the firm explained.
DePeters holds over 13 years of insurance industry experience with Chubb, most recently serving as Chief Underwriting Officer for North America Small & Lower Midmarket.
Before this, DePeters held a variety of international leadership positions, including Head of Middle Market & Small Commercial for Asia Pacific, Head of Cyber Product & Technology Industry Practice for Australia and New Zealand and Cyber Product Manager for Asia.
Brian Church, Division President, Property and Casualty, Chubb Overseas General Insurance, commented, “John is a highly accomplished executive whose international experience and deep expertise in insurance make him exceptionally well-suited to lead our Commercial Insurance and Specialty segments.
“His proven leadership will be instrumental as we continue to accelerate growth and deliver superior value for our clients and partners around the world.”
In related news, Xavier Pazmino was recently named Executive Vice President, Head of Marine, for COG.
Pazmino, who succeeds Andrew Williamson in the role, will oversee the growth and profitability of Chubb’s Marine portfolio internationally, including wholesale and retail operations.
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