Chubb reveals new chief underwriter for international accident & health

Chubb has appointed Jason Luyt as senior vice president and chief underwriting officer of international accident & health, succeeding Deborah Venella who is set to retire in early 2021.

In his new role, effective January 1, 2021, Luyt will have direct responsibility for all international accident & health underwriting functions, including underwriting governance and controls, product development, and learning and development, across all business segments for the division's operations in 51 countries and territories outside North America.

Luyt will continue to report to John Thompson, division president, international accident & health, overseas general insurance.

Luyt currently serves as chief underwriter for the division's leisure travel and direct market business. He joined the company in 2015 from AIG, where he held various positions including Global A&H underwriting manager in New York, regional A&H underwriting manager for Africa, and head of A&H in South Africa.

"Jason brings more than two decades of insurance experience and 13 years of underwriting experience to his new role," said Thompson. "He exemplifies the skill and technical strength of our international A&H team, including the underwriting capabilities and discipline that define Chubb. I look forward to continuing to work with Jason as we pursue new opportunities for profitable growth globally."

Thompson added: "We thank Deborah for her many contributions to the company. She has been an integral team player, dedicated and passionate about the craft of underwriting, and known for sharing her knowledge and developing A&H underwriting talent. We wish her the best in her retirement."