Chubb’s Westchester forms three new business practices and announces new leaders

Global insurer Chubb recently announced the formation of three new business practices (Property, Casualty, and Financial Lines) within its Excess and Surplus Lines Division Westchester.

This move aims to strengthen Westchester’s service to its Digital and Middle Market, Brokerage, and Programs businesses.

The company also announced the appointment of three new leaders to head these specialised practices, which include Matt Booker, Tom McLaughlinand Andrea Larkin.

David Lupica, Vice President, Chubb Group and Division President, Westchester, commented: “Westchester’s portfolio has evolved with the growing needs of our policyholders, trading partners, and the dynamic marketplace.

“We’ve seen substantial growth over the past few years and the creation of our newly formed Business Practices allows us to advance the way we lead our organization and recognize three industry leaders.”

Matt Booker, Head of Brokerage Property and Inland Marine, has been appointed Property Practice Leader. He has been with Westchester since 2021 following eight years at Chubb and three with Munich Re.

Tom McLaughlin, Head of Brokerage Casualty, has been appointed Casualty Practice Leader which will include the Casualty, Specialty Casualty (Railroad, Product Recall, Transportation, and Life Sciences) and Environmental businesses.

McLaughlin brings over three decades of industry experience, having spent almost six of them at Westchester. Prior to this, he was an Executive Vice President at Lexington Insurance Company for 18 years following eight years with Liberty Mutual Insurance’s National Accounts Underwriting team.

Andrea Larkin, who was recently appointed Head of Financial Lines, will become the Financial Lines Practice Leader.

“This trio has strong track records in underwriting, deep understanding of our portfolio and distribution and extensive executive experience,” added Lupica.

All three Practice leaders will be charged with the strategy, development, growth and execution of their business and will continue to report to David Lupica.

Additionally, as part of Westchester’s growth plans, Dave Roberts, Executive Vice President of Digital and Middle Market, will assume a broader leadership role within the organization.

In addition to his current responsibilities, Roberts will now oversee Operations, Programs, and IT, while also continuing to lead the Digital and Middle Market business and oversight of the business’ underwriting, product development and profitability.

Lupica stated: “Dave’s leadership has been transformative to our business and culture and I am confident that he will continue to deliver with these newly expanded responsibilities.”

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