This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Chubb and QBE.
A summary of these new hires follows here.
Chubb Promotes Shead to Head of Property, Overseas General Insurance
Chubb announced that Aaron Shead has been appointed to executive vice president, head of Property, for Chubb Overseas General Insurance (COG), the company’s international general insurance operations, effective immediately.
In his new role, Shead will oversee the growth and profitability of Chubb’s fire, terrorism, power, and energy portfolios, and serve as the business leader for property major accounts.
Shead brings more than 25 years of insurance industry experience with Chubb, having held leadership positions across the UK, Asia, and Bermuda. He most recently served as head of Fire for COG.
“Aaron’s appointment reflects both his outstanding track record and the confidence we have in his leadership to drive our property business forward,” said Brian Church, division president, Property and Casualty, COG. “His global experience, deep technical expertise, and commitment to our clients’ evolving needs position him perfectly to lead our team as we continue to deliver innovative solutions and sustainable growth.”
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QBE Taps AIG’s Smallridge as UK Casualty Portfolio Manager
QBE announced the appointment of Sharon Smallridge as portfolio manager for its UK Casualty team.
Leading QBE’s London major client portfolio for the UK Casualty team, Smallridge joins from commercial insurer AIG. Effective immediately, her role will be based out of QBE’s London office.
Bringing over 35 years of insurance experience across claims and underwriting, Smallridge has spent the last 12 years in various senior roles, most recently as general liability manager.
The appointment is the second senior hire for QBE’s UK Casualty team this year. In June, QBE announced that Adrian Browne would take on the role of director of Underwriting for UK Casualty following the retirement of Anna Bennett at the end 2025.
“We’re pleased to have Sharon join our UK Casualty team, where she will play an important role in our onward growth, especially across multinational. Sharon’s insurance track-record, industry connections and extensive market knowledge means she is a great fit for QBE,” commented Adrian Browne, incoming QBE director of Underwriting for UK Casualty.
QBE European Operations, which is part of QBE Insurance Group, offers a range of insurance products from the standard suite of property, casualty and motor to the specialist financial lines, marine and energy.
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