Westchester, the excess and surplus (E&S) lines division of Chubb, has announced significant changes to its leadership team within its Programs business.
Nick Gatt, previously serving as chief operating officer for Westchester Programs, has been promoted to head of Westchester Programs. In his new role, Gatt will oversee the business’s strategy, underwriting, and profitability. He will report directly to Dave Lupica, division president of Westchester. Gatt succeeds Franklin Sanders, who has been named head of global underwriting for Chubb Group.
Shawn Parker, formerly senior vice president of Westchester Program Services, has been appointed chief operating officer for the Programs business. Parker will now take on the responsibilities previously held by Gatt.
Westchester stated that these appointments aim to enhance strategic oversight and bolster support for the division’s managing general agent (MGA) portfolio and direct-to-consumer channels.
Commenting on the leadership changes, Lupica emphasized the significant contributions of both Gatt and Parker to the Programs business, noting their roles in driving its success.
Earlier this year, Lupica himself assumed new responsibilities within Chubb. Formerly chief operating and distribution management officer, he was appointed vice president at Chubb Group and division president of Westchester. Lupica brings more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, having joined Chubb (formerly ACE) in 2000 as executive vice president of ACE USA’s Professional Risk Division. He later served as division president of ACE Commercial Risk Services and ACE Westchester Professional Lines.
In 2016, Lupica was named chief operating officer of Westchester. Before joining ACE, he held management positions at Starr Excess Liability Company Inc., Alexander & Alexander (now Aon), and AIG. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
These leadership updates underscore Westchester’s commitment to strategic growth and operational excellence in the E&S market.
