Chubb
The world standard in high-value insurance.
Overview
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company, with operations in 54 countries and a reputation built on insuring the complex, the high-value, and the irreplaceable. From insuring ships and cargoes on New York's wharves in 1882 to covering the most sophisticated risks in the world today, Chubb has spent 140 years defining what premium insurance looks like.
History
1882
Thomas Caldecot Chubb and his son Percy opened a marine underwriting business in the seaport district of New York City, funded by $1,000 each from 100 prominent merchants.
1901
Established Federal Insurance Company to expand beyond marine coverage into property and general liability.
1967
Introduced the first personal umbrella liability policy in the United States, a concept that has since become standard across the industry.
1984
Began offering specialty coverage for high-value homes, fine art collections, and luxury personal property, the market it's best known for today.
2016
ACE Limited acquired The Chubb Corporation and adopted the Chubb name, creating the world's largest publicly traded P&C insurer.
2024
Reports annual revenue exceeding $50 billion with operations across 54 countries and territories.
Why IronHaven works with Chubb
Chubb is our carrier for clients with high-value homes, fine art collections, jewelry, and complex liability exposures. When standard limits and standard policies aren't enough, Chubb's Masterpiece homeowners program sets the standard for what premium coverage looks like.
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