Chubb appoints head of global services, complex multinational UK and Ireland

Insurer Chubb has appointed Barry Beard as head of global services and complex multinational UK and Ireland (UK&I).

In his newly-created role, Beard will lead and manage Chubb’s multinational network and services for the UK and Ireland and be responsible for helping clients deal with complex multinational captive programmes.

Beard has more than 20 years of insurance industry experience and is moving from his current role as head of credit management for Chubb's European, Eurasia & Africa and Asia Pacific divisions. He has previously worked in both London and Philadelphia, contributing to building Chubb’s multinational capabilities, technology and thought leadership. Prior to joining ACE in 2004, Beard worked for Sedgwick (now Marsh), Thomson Financial and then AM Best, as a senior credit risk analyst.

Beard will be based in London, reporting directly to Suresh Krishnan, head of global accounts division Chubb Europe.

"I am very pleased to welcome Barry to this key leadership role," Krishnan said. "His appointment demonstrates our commitment to invest in our multinational servicing capabilities and to grow our portfolio of complex captive multinational programmes. Barry is a seasoned industry professional. His extensive credit management and finance background along with strong client relationship skills, combined with Chubb's infrastructure, systems, operations and overall service proposition will produce fit-for-purpose solutions for our clients and brokers.

"Barry will work closely with Remy Massol, multinational director, Continental Europe and Ana Thomas, global services manager, Continental Europe, and together they will bring seamless and consistent delivery of Chubb’s multinational services capabilities for European multinational clients and brokers."

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