Chubb Country President for Australia and New Zealand John French will move to a regional role next year, the insurer has announced.

Mr French will become Senior VP Head of Broker Distribution for Asia Pacific from February 1, taking over from Ben Carey who has been appointed to lead the corporate segment of the company’s international accident and health business.

Mr French will continue to be based in Sydney and will report to Jason Keen, Regional Head of Property & Casualty for Asia Pacific.

On the same date, Executive VP Head of Property for Chubb Overseas General, Jarrod Hill, will succeed Mr French as Country President of Australia and New Zealand.

Based in Sydney, Mr Hill will report to Regional President for Asia Pacific Paul McNamee.