Global insurer Chubb has appointed Robert Wilson as deputy chief underwriting officer and head of underwriting operations for Chubb Global Markets (CGM), effective immediately.

Based in London he will report to Jason Keen, division president, Chubb Global Markets.

In his new role, Wilson will have responsibility for growing the business and to further enhance the operational resilience and underwriting of CGM, which comprises Chubb's London Market wholesale and specialty business including the company's Lloyd's platform.

Wilson was previously a business development manager for CGM and first joined Chubb in 2009 as part of its Overseas General Ceded Re team.

Prior to that, he worked as a reinsurance treaty broker with Marsh, JLT and Aon.

Keen, division president, Chubb Global Markets, said: "One of Chubb's many strengths is our ability to develop and promote from within and acknowledge talent across the company. Robert's appointment is testament to this and reflects the enormous contribution he has made already to the success of CGM. I am delighted to appoint Robert to his new role and look forward to working closely with him to navigate the wholesale market's challenging headwinds and trading conditions, while ensuring we continue to deliver for our clients and producer partners."