Mark S. James has been appointed senior vice president of commercial marine insurance for Chubb's North America commercial insurance division.
In his new role, Mr. James will be responsible for leading the growth and development of marine insurance products and loss prevention services for mid-size companies with inland and ocean marine exposures.
“By appointing Mark to this position, we are sending a clear message that Chubb intends to maintain and build its leadership position in the marine insurance marketplace,” said Steven R. Pozzi, the division president of North America commercial insurance. “Mark began his career in Chubb's marine business and possesses in-depth industry knowledge, experience, and leadership skills that will help us grow our marine business and serve our customers well.”
Mr. James will be based in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, and will report to Paul L. Lewis, the chief underwriting officer of North America commercial insurance.
Mr. James has more than 25 years of insurance industry experience, most recently serving as senior vice president of ceded reinsurance at Chubb, and has held various underwriting and financial management positions throughout his career. He joined Chubb in 1987 as a marine trainee and progressed into senior- and executive-level positions, including property and marine manager for Chubb's Southern zone and worldwide reinsurance manager.
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