Chubb names new leader of Japanese operations

Property/casualty insurer Chubb has appointed Diego Sosa as regional president, responsible for leading the company's general insurance operations operations in Japan. Sosa succeeds Brad Bennett, who has been named chief operating officer of Chubb Life. Sosa will relocate to Tokyo and report to Juan Luis Ortega, executive vice president, Chubb Group and president, Overseas General Insurance. Sosa is currently chief operating officer for Chubb in Brazil. He has more than 25 years of experience in insurance and finance, including 13 years at Chubb. Prior to joining Chubb, he was at...

...QBE, where he held country president roles in Mexico and Ecuador.

Ortega said: "Our local operations globally – a defining Chubb strength – benefit from our capacity and commitment to recognize and move talent within the organisation. Today's announcement again demonstrates the depth and breadth of experience at Chubb. Diego has both strong leadership skills and proven operational experience. He is going to be a valuable addition to our already strong team in Japan, which serves commercial customers with property and casualty insurance products and consumers through personal accident, supplemental health and personal lines products."