Chubb Taps Industry Veteran to Lead Asia Pacific Commercial P&C
Chubb has appointed a Head of Commercial Property & Casualty for Asia Pacific. The move underscores the insurer’s ambition to deepen its footprint across one of the world’s most dynamic insurance markets.
Effective 9 February 2026, Chris Colahan will assume full operating responsibility for Chubb’s Commercial Property & Casualty business across the Asia Pacific region, overseeing underwriting performance, portfolio management, and strategic execution in markets marked by accelerating economic complexity and risk diversification, according to a media release issued on Monday.
Colahan will report jointly to Marcos Gunn, Regional President of Chubb Overseas General, Asia Pacific, and Brian Church, Division President for Property & Casualty at Chubb Overseas General. He will also take a seat on the Asia Pacific Executive Committee, placing him at the centre of regional decision–making .
Leadership Roles at Berkshire Hathaway
Colahan joins Chubb from AIG, where he served as Regional President for Asia Pacific. His prior experience includes senior leadership roles at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance in both London and Australia, as well as regional positions at RSA Insurance, giving him exposure to a broad spectrum of global commercial insurance markets and operating model.
For financially savvy stakeholders, the appointment signals continuity and ambition. Chubb is reinforcing its commercial P&C leadership at a time when Asia Pacific demand is shaped by infrastructure investment, supply chain reconfiguration, and heightened risk awareness among corporates. Colahan’s background suggests a disciplined approach to growth, underwriting quality, and capital efficiency.
Strong Governance Foundation
Colahan holds a Bachelor of Laws from Bond University, complementing his commercial experience with legal expertise that is particularly relevant in complex, multi–jurisdictional insurance markets across the region.
