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Management Changes

Chubb Ltd · 2026-07-20 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

Chubb is restructuring leadership of its global reinsurance business, Chubb Tempest Re, effective August 1, 2026. James Wixtead will become Executive Chairman, focusing on governance and strategic advice. Michael O’Donnell will succeed Wixtead as President and assume day-to-day executive management of the global reinsurance operations. The appointments separate governance oversight from operational leadership while retaining Wixtead’s experience in a strategic role.

Key facts

• Chubb Tempest Re appointed James Wixtead as Executive Chairman and named Michael O'Donnell President, effective August 1, 2026. source
• Marketscreener reported James Wixtead will transition to Executive Chairman of Chubb Tempest Re and Michael O'Donnell will succeed him as Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and President, Chubb Tempest Re, taking on day-to-day executive management responsibilities effective August 1, 2026. source