Chubb has named industry veteran Ed Nicklin as global client executive for its UK and Ireland (UKI) operations, effective immediately.
In his new role, Nicklin will be responsible for managing and developing relationships with existing and newly acquired major accounts clients. He will also help create strategies that will further growth opportunities within the UKI major accounts division.
Prior to joining Chubb, Nicklin held several client relationship and business development positions at leading insurance providers, including head of portfolio solutions and key account management, and broker development manager. He has been working in the insurance industry for 18 years and holds an Advanced Diploma in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Nicklin will be based in London and will report directly to Nick Lee, head of major accounts division, UKI.
“[Nicklin] is a very well-known and popular figure in the market and brings with him a wealth of expertise and insights gained from almost two decades working with brokers, risk managers, and insurance buyers from key multinational businesses,” Lee said. “Major accounts clients often have complex needs which change constantly and his experience makes him perfectly placed to work with our broker partners so that we can best support our clients and contribute to the continued growth of this important part of our business.”