Chad Yarlagadda named Regional Executive Officer, Midwest Region; Ben Mortimer named Regional Executive Officer, Southeast Region; Kelley Kinsella to retire
New York, February 6, 2026 – Chubb today announced that Chad Yarlagadda will assume the role of Regional Executive Officer of the Midwest Region. Currently, Chad serves as Regional Executive Officer in the Southeast Region. He will succeed Kelley Kinsella, who is retiring from Chubb in April after serving the company for four decades.
In the Southeast Region, Ben Mortimer will assume the role of Regional Executive Officer to succeed Yarlagadda. Currently, Ben serves as Senior Vice President, Major Accounts Segment Leader in the Region. Also in the region, Kevin Kraselsky, Senior Vice President, Atlanta Branch Manager will take on the additional responsibility of having the Birmingham Branch territory report to him, overseeing distribution and production throughout Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. Kevin will report to Mortimer.
In these new roles, which become effective April 1, Chad and Ben will both be responsible for executing the underwriting and sales strategies of Chubb’s business units, management, production, profit and loss, and distribution management in fourteen states in the Midwest and seven states in the Southeast, respectively.
Both will report to Chris Maleno, Senior Vice President, Chubb Group, Vice Chairman, North America Insurance and Division President, North America Field Operations.
"With over 20 years in the industry, Chad’s broad experience and proven track record across key client segments and product groups has him poised to take on this new leadership role," said Maleno. "Ben’s leadership and deep understanding of the Southeast market will also be invaluable as we continue to grow our business throughout that region. Chubb has a reputation for its deep leadership bench, and Chad, Ben and Kevin’s new roles demonstrate that strength."
Maleno added, "Kelley has been a tremendous colleague and influential leader throughout her career at Chubb. She has played many pivotal roles, including developing the Western Zone as Property Underwriting Manager, building the Midwest Region into what it is today and shaping our overall field structure and culture. We thank Kelley for her many contributions and wish her the very best in her retirement."
Yarlagadda joined Chubb in 2004 and has held various positions in underwriting, marketing, and branch and distribution management. Mortimer has over a decade of experience with Chubb spanning Accident & Health, business development and large account distribution, including previous experience as a broker in the Southeast. Kraselsky has over 25 years of experience in the Southeast and brings a wealth of knowledge and relationships to his role.
About Chubb
Chubb is 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. The company is 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 employs approximately 45,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.