Chubb Appoints Tim Barziza to Lead North American Property Claims

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Sep 24, 2018, 10:45 ET

Bill Turnbull to Retire at the End of the Year

WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb has appointed Tim Barziza as Head of its North American Property Claims, effective immediately. In this role, Mr. Barziza will be responsible for leading the technical and administrative execution of the Property Claim Service, including the Recovery and the Special Investigations Units across North America for both personal and commercial claims. He will be based in Dallas and report to Megan Watt, Head of North America Claims.

Mr. Barziza has more than 25 years of insurance industry experience, with a little more than 15 being spent at Chubb. He joined Chubb as an outside claims representative in 2003, and since then has held various technical and operational claims management positions. Prior to this positon, Mr. Barziza served as a senior claims officer where he led the General Adjuster and Executive General Adjuster teams across North America, spanning personal and commercial claims across all business units. During that time, he spearheaded efforts around several on-the-ground command center operations that were instrumental in client outreach and response efforts during hurricanes and wildfires that took place in 2017.

"Tim brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role; his understanding of the claims organization, structure, and commitment to the brand makes him an ideal fit for this position," said Ms. Watt. "I look forward to working with Tim to ensure we continue providing the exceptional level of service and technical excellence that is synonymous with our reputation."

Bill Turnbull to Retire

After a three decade career with Chubb, Bill Turnbull will retire at the end of 2018. Mr. Turnbull joined Chubb in 1985 as a Professional Associate and thereafter held various positions of increasing responsibility including as a Field Adjuster for various business lines, as Claims Manager for the Richmond and Boston branches, and served in several other claims management roles across first and third party claims. Bill was also instrumental in the opening of Chubb's first Claims Service Center in Chesapeake, VA, serving as its Branch Manager. Mr. Turnbull will continue to serve in an active advisory capacity and will work closely with Tim through the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition.

In his most recent role as head of North American Property Claims, Mr. Turnbull led efforts around training and branding initiatives that have helped further define Chubb's claims service platform as the top performer in the industry, and effectively led Chubb's response to some of the most significant catastrophic events the Chubb organization has witnessed. "Bill's dedication and leadership within the claims organization has been influential in the prominent service levels that Chubb has become known for in the marketplace," said Paul J. Krump, EVP, Chubb Group President, North America Commercial and Personal Insurance. "I want to thank Bill on behalf of our management team and the entire Chubb organization for his many contributions, and wish him all the very best during his retirement."

About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company, and the largest commercial insurer in the United States. 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 and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at www.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 www.chubb.com/ca.

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