People Moves: Chubb Appoints Hazelton COO of North America Field Operations; Haase Joins Everest as CEO of Legacy Operations

Core Insights - Chubb has appointed Bill Hazelton as the chief operating officer (COO) for North America Field Operations, effective December 1 [2] - Hazelton will manage the delivery of Chubb's insurance products and services to distribution partners and oversee daily operations in North America [2] Company Overview - Bill Hazelton brings over 30 years of experience in underwriting, claims, and distribution partner management [3] - Prior to this role, Hazelton was the executive vice president and president of North America Insurance for Everest Group, Ltd. [3] - He has a significant history with Chubb, having spent more than 18 years in various leadership roles [3] Industry Context - The appointment of Hazelton is part of Chubb's strategy to enhance its operational efficiency and service delivery in the North American market [2][3] - The insurance industry is seeing a trend of experienced leaders transitioning between major firms, as evidenced by the recent appointment of Gary Haase as EVP and CEO of Legacy Operations at Everest Group [4][5]