Leading Executives in Property and Casualty Carriers
Evan G. Greenberg
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Chubb Limited
Evan Greenberg has led Chubb since 2004 (when it was ACE) and oversaw the landmark 2016 ACE–Chubb combination; in 2024–25 Chubb drew headlines as Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a large stake, underscoring investor confidence.
Alan D. Schnitzer
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Chairman & CEO since 2015, Alan Schnitzer is known for consistent underwriting discipline and civic-focused initiatives like Travelers’ 2025 “Travelers Across America” landmark preservation program.
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Tricia Griffith
President & Chief Executive Officer, The Progressive Corporation
A 36‑year Progressive veteran, Griffith became CEO in 2016 and has been credited with expanding bundled auto‑home offerings and leading a strong 2023 rebound in profitability.
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Thomas J. (Tom) Wilson
Chair, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Allstate Corporation
Tom Wilson has led Allstate since 2007 and is steering a multi‑year Transformative Growth strategy while holding prominent external leadership roles, including at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
Timothy M. Sweeney
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Liberty Mutual Insurance
A nearly 30‑year company veteran, Tim Sweeney became CEO in January 2023 and was elected Chairman on April 9, 2025, guiding Liberty Mutual’s global retail and commercial businesses.
Peter Zaffino
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, American International Group (AIG)
Peter Zaffino, CEO since 2021 and Chairman since 2022, is leading AIG’s transformation—including portfolio simplification and AI‑enabled operating improvements—to deliver more predictable results.
Christopher J. Swift
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
CEO since 2014, Chris Swift reshaped The Hartford around P&C, group benefits and asset management, including the Navigators acquisition and Aetna’s U.S. group life/disability business.
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Jon Farney
President & Chief Executive Officer, State Farm
Jon Farney became State Farm’s CEO on June 1, 2024, after three decades at the company and a recent stint as President and CFO, succeeding longtime leader Michael Tipsord (now Chair).
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Todd Combs
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, GEICO (a Berkshire Hathaway company)
Berkshire portfolio manager Todd Combs serves as GEICO’s Chairman, President & CEO, leading one of the largest private‑passenger auto insurers in the U.S.
Kirt Walker
Chief Executive Officer, Nationwide
Kirt Walker has led Nationwide since Oct. 1, 2019, after decades across its P&C and financial services businesses; he’s also a visible advocate for culture and DEI.
Juan C. Andrade
Chief Executive Officer, USAA
Juan C. Andrade became USAA’s CEO on April 2, 2025, moving from Everest Group; he is driving an organizational redesign to sharpen member value at the military‑focused insurer.
Raul Vargas
Chief Executive Officer, Farmers Insurance (Farmers Group, Inc.)
A longtime Zurich executive, Raul Vargas now leads Farmers Group, Inc., the manager of the Farmers Exchanges that write P&C business under the Farmers brand in the U.S.
Douglas M. Worman
President & Chief Executive Officer, CNA Financial Corporation
Doug Worman became CNA’s President & CEO on January 1, 2025 after serving as Global Head of Underwriting; he has since launched Cardinal E&S to deepen CNA’s wholesale presence.
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W. Robert Berkley, Jr.
President & Chief Executive Officer, W. R. Berkley Corporation
Rob Berkley, Jr. leads WRB’s specialty‑focused franchise through disciplined underwriting and specialty expansion—continuing a track record of profitable growth and capital strength.
Nicolas Papadopoulo
Chief Executive Officer, Arch Capital Group Ltd.
In October 2024, Nicolas Papadopoulo—an Arch veteran since 2001—was appointed CEO, succeeding Marc Grandisson, as the company continues its specialty insurance and reinsurance growth.
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Vincent C. Tizzio
President & Chief Executive Officer, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited
Vince Tizzio became CEO in 2023 and has since repositioned AXIS as a specialty leader, citing >100% two‑year TSR while sharpening focus across insurance and reinsurance.
Jim Williamson
President & Chief Executive Officer, Everest Group, Ltd.
After serving as Acting CEO, Jim Williamson was appointed President & CEO on January 22, 2025, bringing three decades of experience across underwriting and operations.
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John C. Roche
President & Chief Executive Officer, The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
Jack (John C.) Roche has led The Hanover since 2017, emphasizing agent partnerships, specialty expansion and responsible corporate citizenship.
Thomas S. (Tom) Gayner
Chief Executive Officer, Markel Group Inc.
Longtime capital allocator Tom Gayner became sole CEO in 2023, continuing Markel’s ‘insurance + investing + Ventures’ model often compared to Berkshire Hathaway’s approach.
Craig R. Smiddy
President & Chief Executive Officer, Old Republic International Corporation
Craig Smiddy leads a century‑old specialty insurer known for balance‑sheet strength and decades of uninterrupted—and rising—dividends, while expanding into new specialty lines like cyber.
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