CNA appoints Chubb exec as first chief diversity officer

US-based CNA, a commercial insurance provider, has appointed Joyce Trimuel to the newly-created role of chief diversity officer and senior vice president.

Trimuel most recently served as vice president and Kansas City branch manager for Chubb.

In her new role, Trimuel will be responsible for developing and leading a cadre of strategic priorities to build a diverse and inclusive culture at the company. She will report to chief human resources officer Liz Aguinaga.

"In addition to being a catalyst for positive change and a passionate, demonstrated champion of diversity, Joyce is a results-driven business leader who will ensure we attract, develop and retain the best people by focusing on the broadest possible pool of talent within our company and throughout the marketplace," said Aguinaga.

Dino Robusto, chairman and chief executive officer of CNA, commented: "Diversity and inclusion leads to more innovation, more opportunities for all, better access to talent and better business performance.

"By working with people from different backgrounds and with different experiences and working styles, we learn and obtain another point of view. Diverse views make for better decisions, and thus drive a high-performance culture. Joyce's leadership will allow us meet the needs of customers from countless backgrounds and play a more vital role in our global communities."

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