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SYDNEY, June 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Insurance Australia Limited today announced the appointment of Rod McGeoch AO as independent director and non-executive Chairman of its Board. While perhaps best known to the Australian public for his role as Chief Executive Officer of Sydney's successful 2000 Olympic Games Bid, Mr McGeoch brings a broad range of business and governance experience to his new role for Chubb in Australia.

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Mr McGeoch's previous appointments include Chairman of Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Chairman of Vantage Private Equity Group Limited, Sky City Entertainment and BGP Investments/Holdings plc. In 2013 Mr McGeoch was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his services to the legal profession.

He is currently serving as Director of Ramsay Healthcare Limited and is also a boardmember for Destination NSW.

"Rod's achievements in corporate strategy and business development, and a track record in leadership and community service across the Australian and international corporate landscape, make him an ideal addition to the Board," said John French, Chubb Country President for Australia and New Zealand.

"Our clients will benefit from Rod's extensive knowledge, particularly of the legal and financial industries, and we are delighted to welcome him to the Chubb team," he said.

Mr McGeoch said: "I am honoured to have been appointed to this prestigious company and I look forward to making a contribution."

About Chubb

Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries, 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.

More information can be found at www.chubb.com/au  

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