Sydney — November 24, 2015 — ACE Insurance Limited (Australia) today announced key leaders it intends to appoint to the new Chubb Group’s operation in Australia.
John French will serve as Country President of Australia and New Zealand. Currently, Mr. French is Country President, Australia and New Zealand, for ACE. Reporting to Mr. French and serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Australia and New Zealand will be Matthew Doquile. Currently, Mr. Doquile is Australia Country Manager for Chubb.
Juan Luis Ortega, ACE Regional President Asia Pacific, and also future Asia Pacific Regional President for the new Chubb Group, said: “We have a very strong team in Australia and New Zealand. Paul McNamee, ACE Deputy Regional President and Head of Property And Casualty for Asia Pacific, oversees our operations in Australia & New Zealand as part of his responsibilities. He will continue in this role for Chubb, combining his significant international expertise with John French and Matt Doquile’s local knowledge to build the success of our new organisation.”
Paul McNamee, ACE Deputy Regional President Asia Pacific, and also future Asia Pacific Deputy Regional President for the new Chubb Group, said: “I have every confidence that John French will provide sound leadership during the integration process while also delivering continuity for our clients and business partners.” “As Chief Operating Officer, Matt Doquile is ideally suited to play a key role in bringing Chubb’s impressive operational platform and product expertise to the new integrated entity,” he added..
About John French
Mr. French began his career with ACE in Sydney in 1997. He went on to manage both the Queensland and New South Wales state operations before being promoted to the position of Australian General Manager. He served as Country President of ACE’s operations in Singapore (2003-2005), Thailand (2005-2007) and Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau (2007-2014). He has been in his current role, leading the ACE Australia and New Zealand operations, since March 2014.
About Matthew Doquile
Matthew Doquile commenced with Chubb in 1996. He has worked in a variety of roles, including underwriting Financial Lines and Personal Lines. He also served in various senior management roles such as Senior Vice President, Strategic Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific. In July 2015, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Chubb in Australia. He completed an Executive MBA with the Australian Graduate School of Management.
*Information about ACE’s acquisition of Chubb can be found on the ACE website.
About ACE Group
ACE Group is one of the world’s largest multiline property and casualty insurers. With operations in 54 countries, ACE provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. ACE Limited, the parent company of ACE Group, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ACE) and is a component of the S&P 500 index.
ACE, via acquisitions by its predecessor companies, has been present in Australia for over 50 years. ACE’s operation in Australia (ACE Insurance Limited) provides specialised and customised coverages, including Marine, Property, Liability, Energy, Professional Indemnity, Directors & Officers, Financial Lines, Utilities, as well as Accident & Health insurance, to a broad client base. ACE is a major insurer of many of the country’s largest companies. With five branches and 400 staff in Australia, it has a wealth of local expertise backed by its global reach and breadth of resources.
More information can be found at www.acegroup.com/au.
Contact
Robin Moore: +61 (2) 9335 3343 / 0434 180 553;
robin.moore@acegroup.com