Chubb has appointed Kyle Bryant as head of financial lines for Continental Europe.

In this newly-created role, Bryant will have responsibility for leading Chubb's financial lines team in the region and overseeing strategic development, execution and financial performance. 

Bryant, who was previously cyber underwriting manager for Europe, Eurasia and Africa, will continue to be based in London.

He will report to Adrian Matthews - chief operating officer, head of property and casualty, Continental Europe and Steve Goldman, head of financial lines, Chubb Overseas General.

Matthews commented: "Financial Lines is a fundamentally important part of our business and I am delighted that Kyle will be leading our team in Continental Europe. Kyle has a proven track record as a leader, achieving tremendous success in his role as regional cyber underwriting manager. He has been instrumental in creating a powerful cyber proposition for Chubb throughout Europe by providing our clients with the comprehensive and holistic protection they need in this evolving risk area. Kyle is expertly placed to ensure we continue to grow our financial lines portfolio through new agile solutions and methods of delivery for our customers and brokers."