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01/16/2018: INDUSTRY CLAIMS SATISFACTION SURVEY RANKS CHUBB AS MOST PREFERRED INSURER FOR PROPERTY, MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY CLAIMS HANDLING

Only carrier to be ranked number one in more than one category.

05/15/2017: PRODUCT RECALL: A RISING THREAT DISRUPTING THE FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY

Few threats can disrupt food and beverage operations more significantly than product recalls. The globalization of production and distribution has undeniably expanded product selection, but it also has increased the potential for disruptive recall incidents.

03/31/2017: PRODUCT RECALLS CAN BE COSTLY, BUT MANY BUSINESSES DO NOT BUY COVERAGE

From vehicles to mobile phones to nut butter, product recalls have the potential to seriously affect businesses' bottom lines, but many organizations don't realize the need for product recall insurance, according to Florian Beerli, senior vice president at Chubb.

11/03/2016: THE GROWING PRODUCT RECALL MARKET AND ITS CHALLENGES

Product recalls aren’t just happening more frequently, people are also paying more attention when one happens, which is increasing demand for coverage. In this interview by Insurance Journal's Amy O'Connor at NAPSLO, Westchester Senior Vice President Florian Beerli discusses why product recall coverage is so important and how we are working with agents to make sure their clients are covered.

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09/26/2016: WESTCHESTER'S KESSLER: DON'T ASSUME YOU'RE COVERED FOR RECALL, CYBER

Bruce Kessler, division president, Westchester, a Chubb company, said his unit is seeing growth among smaller businesses in product recall and cyber liability lines.

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08/25/2016: WESTCHESTER'S WHOLESALE SMALL BUSINESS INSURANCE EXPANDS TO NEW INDUSTRY SEGMENTS

Westchester, a Chubb company, has expanded the availability of its wholesale property, casualty and specialty small business insurance coverages.

04/18/2016: WESTCHESTER WINS CELENT MODEL INSURER AWARD FOR ITS INNOVATIVE UNDERWRITING PLATFORM

Westchester Solutions Fast Track(SM) receives top honors in the Legacy and Ecosystem Transformation category.

10/01/2015: DAVID LUPICA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SMALL BUSINESS INSURANCE - VIDEO INTERVIEW

David Lupica, Division President, discusses what you need to know about small business insurance with National Underwriter at the 2015 NAPSLO Conference.

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09/23/2015: SURPLUS LINES SEE PRESSURE ON RATES

Competitive pricing and M&As are pushing the E&S market to evolve.

09/01/2015: BRUCE KESSLER SITS DOWN WITH INSURANCE JOURNAL TV [VIDEO]

Westchester's Bruce Kessler interviewed at 2015 NAPSLO Conference by Insurance Journal

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09/01/2015: WESTCHESTER'S BEERLI: RETAILERS DRIVE DEMAND FOR RECALL COVER [VIDEO]

Florian Beerli, senior vice president, product recall underwriting for insurance-North America and other retailers are mandating that vendors cover the risk of product recall.

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07/15/2015: CARRIER MANAGEMENT

Small Business Opportunities Hiding in Plain Sight

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ABOUT WESTCHESTER

Westchester is one of the largest and most diverse excess and surplus lines commercial property and casualty insurance underwriters in the United States. Focused on the wholesale distribution channel, Westchester provides innovative specialty products for property, specialty casualty, environmental, professional risk, inland marine, product recall, small business, binding and programs. The business is further distinguished by exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence and superior claims handling expertise. The material on this page contains product summaries intended for use solely by properly licensed insurance professionals. The insurance policy actually issued contains the terms and conditions of the contract. All products may not be available in all states and surplus lines products can be offered only through licensed surplus lines producers. Insurance provided by Westchester Fire Insurance Company and its U.S. based Chubb underwriting company affiliates. Chubb is the marketing name used to refer to subsidiaries of Chubb Limited providing insurance and related services. For a list of these subsidiaries, please visit our website at www.chubb.com. Westchester is a division of Chubb, a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com