LONDON, Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb today announced the country presidents who will lead its operations in Continental Europe, with immediate effect.

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All country presidents will report to Jeff Moghrabi, Division President, Continental Europe for Chubb.

France

Nadia Côté, formerly Country President for ACE in France, will serve as Country President for Chubb in France and will continue to be based in Paris.

Gwenaël Hervé will continue to operate as Legal Representative for the legacy Chubb business in France and will work with Nadia on integration planning and the transition plan over the coming months.

Germanics (Germany and Austria)

Andreas Wania, formerly Country President for ACE in Germany, will serve as Country President for Chubb's Germanics region and will continue to be based in Frankfurt.

In addition, Bijan Daftari has been appointed to the new position of Property and Casualty Manager for Chubb in the Germanics. He will also continue to operate as Legal Representative for the legacy Chubb business in Germany and will work with Andreas on integration planning and the transition plan over the coming months. Bijan will report to Andreas and to Steven Reiss, Chief Operating Officer for Chubb in Continental Europe.

Walter Lentsch, formerly Country President for ACE in Austria will serve as Country President for Chubb in Austria, reporting to Andreas.

Iberia (Spain and Portugal)

Veronique Brionne, formerly Country President for ACE in Iberia, will serve as Country President for Chubb in Iberia, and will continue to be based in Madrid.

Carlos Peña will continue to operate as Legal Representative for the legacy Chubb business in Iberia and will work with Veronique on integration planning and the transition plan over the coming months.

Italy

Orazio Rossi, formerly Country President for ACE in Italy, will serve as Country President for Chubb in Italy and will continue to be based in Milan.

Stefano Vincoli will continue to operate as Legal Representative for the legacy Chubb business in Italy and will work with Orazio on integration planning and the transition plan over the coming months.

Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg)

Ron Verhulsdonck, formerly Country President for ACE in Benelux, will serve as Country President for Chubb in Benelux and will continue to be based in Rotterdam.

Monique Kooijman will continue to operate as Legal Representative for the legacy Chubb business in the Netherlands and will work with Ron on integration planning and the transition plan over the coming months.

Switzerland

Florian Eisele, formerly Country Manager for legacy Chubb in Switzerland, will serve as Country President for Chubb in Switzerland and will continue to be based in Zurich. Florian's appointment remains subject to regulatory approval.

Florian Mueller will continue to operate as Legal Representative for the legacy ACE business in Switzerland and will work with Florian on integration planning and the transition plan over the coming months.

Nordics (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland)

Bror Sandas, formerly Country President for ACE in the Nordics will serve as Country President for Chubb in the Nordics, and will continue to be based in Stockholm.

Bjorn Petersen will continue to operate as Legal Representative for the legacy Chubb business in Scandinavia and will work with Bror on integration planning and the transition plan over the coming months.

Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary

Przemyslaw Owczarek, formerly Country President for ACE in Poland with additional responsibility for Hungary and Czech Republic, will serve as Country President for Chubb in Poland, with responsibility for Hungary and Czech Republic. Przemyslaw will continue to be based in Warsaw.

Jeff Moghrabi, Division President, Continental Europe for Chubb, said:

"I am delighted to confirm our country leaders for Continental Europe. This team has been tried and tested in what is a highly competitive insurance market. I have every confidence that they and their teams will continue to drive profitability and growth for the new Chubb."

About Chubb

Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.  Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index.  Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London and other locations, and employs approximately 30,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: new.chubb.com.

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