Chubb taps seasoned underwriter to lead casualty business in 51 countries

Property/casualty insurer  Chubb has appointed a seasoned underwriter with global expertise to spearhead its casualty line of business in 51 countries and territories outside North America.

Adam Mason (pictured) has been appointed executive vice president, casualty for Overseas General Insurance, the company's general insurance operations. Currently, Mason serves as deputy head of casualty for the business.

Mason has more than 30 years of industry experience, during which he also served as chief underwriting officer, casualty at Chubb. Mason joined the company, then named ACE, in 2002, working in the UK and Ireland for both the multinational retail and international wholesale casualty underwriting teams. He joined Chubb's casualty business in 2011. Earlier in his career, Mason served as an assistant underwriter at Independent Insurance and a Casualty Underwriter at CNA.

In his new role, Mason will be responsible for the growth and profitability for Chubb's casualty lines in 51 countries and territories outside North America. He will continue to report to Mark Homan, who has been named division president, international property and casualty, for Overseas General Insurance.

"Over two decades at Chubb, Adam has built a strong reputation as a technical underwriter and experienced multinational executive," said Homan. "As Deputy Head and Chief Underwriting Officer for our international Casualty business, Adam has been instrumental in driving the growth and profitability of our portfolio across all regions. We're pleased to welcome this experienced leader and manager to this important role."

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