SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 8 December 2021 - Chubb today announced the appointment of Scott Simpson as the new President for its general insurance businesses in Hong Kong and Macau, subject to regulatory approval. Mr. Simpson replaces Doug White who will return to his former role as Chubb's Head of Major Accounts for Asia Pacific, a premium service division dedicated to offering underwriting, risk engineering and claims for the region's large, global and multi-national clients and business partners.

As the new President for Hong Kong and Macau, Mr. Simpson will have overall responsibility for the growth and financial results of the operations across all lines of business i.e.  Property & Casualty, Accident & Health and Personal Lines. Prior to this new appointment, he has been serving in a similar capacity as Country President for Singapore since 2018.

Mr. Simpson joined Chubb in 2005 as a Commercial Lines Underwriter in Sydney and since then, has held numerous leadership roles including Branch Manager for Melbourne and Head of Northern Region, spanning New South Wales and Queensland. In his new role, Mr. Simpson will relocate from Singapore to Hong Kong and will report to Paul McNamee, Regional President for Chubb in Asia Pacific.

On this change in leadership, Mr. McNamee said, "Scott is a strong leader with a proven track record of success. His business acumen and stewardship will help steer our business to a level that matches the ambition and opportunity which Hong Kong and Macau afford us."