Warren, N.J.-based Chubb Corp. said Vice Chairman and ChiefAdministrative Officer John J. Degnan has been promoted to chiefoperating officer at the insurer.

Mr. Degnan, 63, who will continue as vice chairman, has beenwith the firm for 17 years. He is a former New Jersey attorneygeneral.

The company said three executives, who will report to Mr.Degnan, were also promoted.

Paul J. Krump, 48, was promoted to executive vice president andchief underwriting officer, responsible for Chubb CommercialInsurance, Chubb Personal Insurance, Chubb Specialty Insurance andSurety. He previously headed Chubb Commercial Insurance.

Harold L. Morrison Jr. was promoted to executive vice presidentand chief global field officer, in charge of the company's U.S. andinternational field operations. He was previously in charge of U.S.field operations.

Dino E. Robusto was promoted to executive vice president andchief administrative officer, in charge of claims, informationtechnology, human resources, communications, administrativeservices and external affairs. He most recently headed thecompany's worldwide claims operations.

Chubb Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer John D.Finnegan said the promotions “give us the right organization tomove forward now and to position Chubb for the next generation ofleadership.”