Chubb Names Kevin Rampe Head of North America Claims
Chubb has appointed Kevin Rampe as Head of North America Claims, succeeding Bill Hazelton, who will focus on strategic initiatives. Rampe, formerly the Global Deputy General Counsel, will oversee all claims for commercial and personal lines, enhancing client satisfaction and providing insights to underwriters and agents.
Hazelton, now an Executive Vice President, will report on key initiatives to improve operations. Chubb is the largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company globally, operating in 54 countries and listed on the NYSE under the ticker CB.
- Appointment of Kevin Rampe expected to enhance claims operations and client satisfaction.
- Strong leadership transition with Bill Hazelton focusing on strategic initiatives.
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Bill Hazelton takes on newly created role focused on strategic initiatives for North America
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb has named Kevin Rampe Head of Chubb North America Claims, succeeding Bill Hazelton, who has been appointed to a newly created role centered on a number of strategic initiatives in Chubb's North America businesses.
Mr. Rampe previously served as Chubb's Global Deputy General Counsel. In his new role, he will oversee all aspects of Chubb's North America commercial and personal lines claims. In addition, he will oversee efforts to provide claims insights to Chubb's underwriters, clients, agents and brokers, as well as ensure client satisfaction in the handling of all claims.
Mr. Rampe will report to Mike Smith, Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and Global Claims Officer, and will be based in Jersey City, N.J.
"Our claims operation is what distinguishes Chubb in the marketplace," said Mr. Smith. "We are always looking to further enhance the overall claims experience for our clients, agents and brokers. Kevin is a recognized figure in the industry and has a proven track record of leadership, collaboration and innovation. That combination will ensure we continue providing the exceptional service and appropriate claims outcomes our clients expect."
As Executive Vice President, Mr. Hazelton will focus on executing a number of key strategic initiatives in North America. He will report to John Lupica, Vice Chairman, Chubb Group and President, North America Insurance, and will be based in Whitehouse Station, N.J.
"We are extremely fortunate to have strong leadership depth within our organization. That bench strength provides us an enormous advantage in quickly aligning talent to meet the unique needs of our clients and distribution partners in a constantly changing business environment," said Mr. Lupica. "Bill has served in a number of leadership roles throughout his tenure at Chubb, and his knowledge of our business and the industry makes him an ideal fit to take on a number of strategic projects to improve our operations and the value we deliver to clients and distribution partners."
Mr. Rampe joined Chubb in 2005 as the company's Global Compliance Officer. He subsequently served as General Counsel of North America. Earlier in his career, he served as both President and Chairman of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation (LMDC). He was First Deputy Superintendent of the New York State Insurance Department and served as the First Assistant Counsel to New York State Governor George E. Pataki. Mr. Rampe is a graduate of Union College and the Albany Law School of Union University.
Mr. Hazelton joined Chubb in 2005 and has served in several leadership capacities. Prior to his former role as Head of Claims, he served as Chubb's Environmental, Excess Casualty and Construction Industry Practice Leader. He received a Master of Arts degree in History from Rutgers University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and History from James Madison University.
About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, 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. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength 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, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: chubb.com.
Chubb Insurance Company of Canada has offices in Toronto, Calgary, Montreal and Vancouver and provides its products and services through licensed insurance brokers across Canada. For additional information, visit: chubb.com/ca.
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