Chubb has named Bill Hazelton as executive vice-president, head of North America Industry Practices.

In this newly created role, Mr Hazelton will lead the company's efforts to enhance delivery of comprehensive industry-focused insurance coverages, risk engineering and claims services to customers in all market segments.

He will continue to serve in his current role as real estate and hospitality industry practice leader and oversee the practice's casualty profit and loss performance.

Chubb North America Industry Practices include real estate and hospitality, life sciences, construction, private equity, energy, financial institutions, transportation, manufacturing, technology and healthcare.

Mr Hazelton will partner with industry practice leaders from Chubb's large, middle and small commercial market segments as well as its wholesale excess and surplus business line (Westchester), and Bermudian-based property and casualty insurance business to strengthen the company's best-in-class offerings for clients across these industry sectors, the company said.

He will continue to report to John Lupica, vice-chairman, Chubb Group, and president, North America.