Chubb Appointed New Climate and Energy Practice Leader
The insurer hired a former executive to oversee its climate and energy business across North America.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in People
Chubb has named Molly Dorsett as executive vice president and leader of its climate and energy industry practice for North America. The appointment marks the return of an executive who previously held a regional underwriting role at the firm.
Why it matters
The hire signals a strategic focus on the energy sector and climate-related risk management at a time when major insurers are recalibrating their portfolios. For operators, the move highlights shifting leadership priorities in how industrial-scale commercial insurance is structured for power and renewable energy assets.
Molly Dorsett moves into the new role after serving as head of US energy casualty, power and renewables at Zurich North America. Her prior tenure at Chubb ran for four years, from 2018 to 2022.
The players
Chubb
A global provider of commercial and personal insurance products known for its significant reach in industrial and specialty property and casualty coverage.
Molly Dorsett
The newly appointed executive vice president and climate and energy practice leader who previously led energy casualty and power segments at Zurich North America.
The details
Dorsett will oversee the climate and energy practice, which involves underwriting complex risks for large-scale energy projects. She brings experience from her time at Zurich North America, where she focused on power and renewables, and her earlier career start at CNA. The role places her at the center of Chubb's commercial insurance operations for the North American energy sector.
Timeline
Dorsett worked at Zurich North America from 2010 to 2018.
Dorsett served at Chubb between 2018 and 2022.
Chubb announced the appointment on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Market Landscape
This leadership change reflects a broader industry movement toward staffing specialized roles to navigate the underwriting of climate and renewable energy risks. It follows a pattern of talent acquisition among major carriers seeking to fortify their position in the evolving power sector.
Operators in the power and renewables sector should monitor how this leadership change affects underwriting capacity or risk appetite for large energy projects. Business owners with existing policies or upcoming renewals should reach out to their brokers to gauge any shifts in risk assessment protocols.
The takeaway
The appointment of a seasoned specialist suggests a focus on the technical rigors of energy-sector underwriting. Operators should review their current insurance renewal timelines and initiate early discussions regarding any changes to energy-related coverage criteria.
Further reading
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