Paula ter Brake

Chief Executive Officer

Paula joined the New Zealand life business in May 2025 bringing with her a strong background in leadership and transformation. She is on the Board of the Financial Services Council.

Sharron Botica

Chief Customer and Marketing Officer

Sharron is responsible for shaping Chubb Life’s customer strategy, ensuring exceptional experience and outcomes for partners and customers at every interaction.

Jaco Grobbelaar

Chief Financial Officer

Jaco balances Chubb Life’s business growth ambitions while ensuring the business remains a resilient, financially strong company which is there to support its customers when they need it most.

Andrew Webster

Chief Growth Officer

Andrew enables Chubb Life’s growth by leading new business initiatives and making it easier for partners to work with us. 

Hillary Palmer

General Manager - People

Hillary ensures our people-related policies and processes enable an excellent employee experience and support a culture where people matter.

Damien Leng

Chief Innovation Officer

Damien leads Chubb Life’s technology and innovation, making it easier for customers and teams by delivering smarter digital solutions and new ways of working. 

Jeremy Valentine

General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer

An experienced executive and lawyer, Jeremy manages Chubb Life’s risk management framework, regulatory engagement, compliance, assurance, legal risk and ensuring good governance.

Lee-Ann du Toit

Chief Actuary and Appointed Actuary

A Qualified Actuary, Harvard Business School Alumni and current President of the New Zealand Society of Actuaries. Lee-Ann has almost 30 years of diverse financial services experience. 

Sarah Christian

Head of Governance and Business Management

Sarah works with the Board, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team to provide strategic advice and lead initiatives that enhance governance, accountability, and decision-making across the enterprise.

Chris Hand

General Manager – Distribution and Sales

Chris is responsible for leading Chubb Life’s Independent Financial Adviser and Group distribution channels.