Chubb has named Megan Watt as executive vice-president, head of North America claims.

In her new role, Watt will lead all aspects of Chubb North America claims management, service and administration for the commercial and personal insurance businesses in the region, a release said. She will be based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, and will report to Chubb global claims officer Michael Smith.

“Megan is a highly respected leader in the industry and brings a vast array of management, legal and claims experience that will complement our North America Claims team,” commented Smith. “I look forward to working with Megan in supporting our commitment to service excellence, embedded in the Chubb claim reputation, as well as driving innovative strategies to bring the overall claim experience to new levels, in an ever-changing environment.”

Watt has almost three decades of insurance experience, having served a number of leadership roles. She was most recently head of claims for Everest National Insurance Company.

She received her JD from New York Law School in 1989 and graduated cum laude from Barnard College-Columbia University in 1986. Watt is currently a member of the New York, New Jersey, Washington D.C. and Illinois Bar Associations.

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