Hanover reshuffles leadership at Chaucer
The Hanover Insurance Group has appointed Robert Stuchbery, the current chief executive of Chaucer, president of its international operations. His role will include overseeing the operations of Chaucer including distribution strategies and seeking international growth.
Stuchbery, who has held numerous management roles at Chaucer over the past 27 years, including as chief executive officer since 2010, will be replaced from November 1 by Johan Slabbert, Chaucer’s chief financial officer, who will step up to become chief executive officer of Chaucer Syndicates.
Slabbert’s role as CFO will be taken by Robert Callan, who will join Chaucer as chief financial officer on December 1. He was previously at Catlin Group, now part of XL Catlin, where he served most recently as UK chief financial officer.
“We are very pleased to announce these appointments as we continue to build our international capabilities, adding even more depth to our talented and highly-experienced team,” said Frederick Eppinger, president and chief executive officer of The Hanover.
“Bob has provided outstanding day-to-day leadership for Chaucer over many years and has been instrumental in the successful integration of Chaucer into The Hanover organisation since it became a member of the group in 2011. Together with the committed team at Chaucer, he has helped build one of the leading specialist insurance groups at Lloyd’s. We look forward to his continuing contributions.
“With Bob taking on broader responsibilities, we are pleased to appoint Johan to lead Chaucer. Johan has played an important role as part of the Chaucer management team since joining the organisation. I have every confidence he will provide strong leadership as we continue to build on Chaucer’s reputation for underwriting excellence and its strong competitive position as a Lloyd’s specialist insurer of choice.”
“We also are excited to welcome Rob to our organisation. We expect to benefit from his deep financial and industry experience,” said Eppinger.
