Among its services, Chubb serves affluent and high net worth individuals and families with high-value personal lines protection. 

US-based insurer and risk management group Chubb has named Peter Kelaher as country president for Australia and New Zealand. 

In his new role, Kelaher, who is senior vice president and head of property and casualty for Australia and New Zealand, will have executive operating responsibility for the company’s general insurance business, including commercial P&C, traditional and specialty personal lines and accident and health insurance.

He will oversee all facets of the business including strategy, product and business development, underwriting and service operations, and profit and loss performance. The appointment is effective immediately.

"Peter Kelaher is not a new hire but an existing member of the leadership team in Australia," a spokesperson told this news service yesterday.

Kelaher will report to Paul McNamee, senior vice president, Chubb Group, and regional president of Asia-Pacific. He is succeeding Jarrod Hill, who is leaving the company.

Among its services, Chubb serves affluent and high net worth individuals and families with high-value personal lines protection.