Chubb replaces P&C CUO for UK, Ireland and South Africa

Chubb has appointed a new property and casualty (P&C) chief underwriting officer (CUO) for the UK, Ireland and South Africa (UKISA).

Hilda Toh succeeds Mark Roberts (pictured) in the role, who was recently appointed division president for the UK, Ireland and South Africa. Toh will be based in London.

In her new role, Toh will oversee the strategy for all P&C product lines in the region, working with the segment heads. She will also set product guidelines and have technical oversight for product development, develop underwriting-related business intelligence and ensure that Chubb's underwriting guidelines are followed. All P&C product line heads in UKISA will report to her.

Toh was previously UKISA financial lines manager. She has more than 20 years of insurance industry experience. She joined Chubb Canada in 1998 and moved to London in 2004. Toh has held a variety of management roles including Chubb Canada financial institutions fidelity manager, European Zone underwriting specialist and UKI financial lines underwriting operations manager.

Roberts said: "I am delighted that Hilda is joining our senior management team. Her promotion demonstrates the depth of talent we have within our business. Hilda is a seasoned insurance professional with an enviable track record of success across several important lines of business. Her in-depth knowledge, skill set and expertise means she is perfectly placed to ensure our P&C offering in UKISA meets the continually evolving and complex needs of our brokers and clients."

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