Westchester, the Excess and Surplus (E&S) Lines Division of Chubb, has named Dave Roberts (pictured above) as chief operating officer, effective immediately.
Roberts will oversee operations across the division’s property, casualty and financial lines business practices. His responsibilities will include digital, middle market, programs, operations and IT. He will report to David Lupica, vice president of Chubb Group and division president of Westchester.
The appointment follows a broader organizational update at Westchester. Earlier this year, the division announced the formation of three dedicated practices, namely, Property, Casualty and Financial Lines. The new structure also includes leadership appointments to oversee each of the business lines.
“Under Dave’s leadership, Westchester has experienced remarkable growth, transforming our small business practice into a fully digital operation while significantly enhancing our efficiency and market reach,” said Lupica. “His strategic vision will drive innovation and position us to respond to emerging opportunities while navigating the complexities of the excess and surplus market.”
Roberts has nearly two decades of experience in the insurance industry, more than half of which has been with Westchester. Prior to his current role, he served in various senior positions, including oversight of small business products, underwriting operations, business development and profitability performance.
Westchester’s reorganization and Roberts’ appointment come at a time of increased interest in the E&S market. As certain risk classes shift away from admitted lines, carriers have expanded capacity and capabilities in surplus lines to address growing demand.
The division’s new structure is intended to improve alignment across products and distribution while supporting long-term growth objectives.
Chubb’s Westchester unit provides E&S solutions across a range of complex and non-standard risks in the US market. The changes are part of an ongoing strategy to streamline operations and adapt to evolving market conditions.
