Ace Ltd announced that John Lupica, chairman, insurance — North America, has been named to the additional position of vice-chairman, Ace Ltd and Ace Group Holdings.

Evan Greenberg, chairman and chief executive officer at Ace Ltd, said: “I am pleased to name John vice chairman of the company in recognition of the significant contributions he has made to ACE and to acknowledge the wider role he plays in our company.

“John is a great leader and a true insurance professional with unquestioned integrity — I trust his judgment and view him as my partner and colleague.”

John Keogh, Ace vice-chairman and chief operating officer, said: “Our operations in North America have benefited greatly from John’s leadership and his thoughtful approach to building our franchise in the region.

“I look forward to continue working with John for years to come.”

Mr Lupica’s responsibilities encompass Ace’s property and casualty insurance operations in the US, Bermuda and Canada.

Mr Lupica, who has over 25 years of property and casualty insurance experience, joined Ace in 2000 as executive vice-president of the US professional risk business and advanced to division president of the unit. He also served as division president of US. Regional Operations before being named president of Ace USA in 2005. He was appointed to the additional role of chief operating officer, insurance — North America, in 2010 and to his current role in 2011. Prior to Ace, Mr Lupica served as senior vice-president for Munich-American Risk Partners, Inc, and held various management positions at AIG.