NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chartis today announced the establishment of a new Global Markets division to manage the extension of its Passport platform for multinational customers. Global Markets is designed to further integrate Chartis’ deep underwriting and service expertise to deliver a seamless multinational offering for businesses ranging from Global 500 companies to regional enterprises with multi-country operations. Robert Beier has been named President of Global Markets, reporting to Ralph Mucerino, Senior Vice President of Chartis.

A leader in the multinational space for decades, Chartis formed Global Markets to expand Passport’s commitment to provide multinational solutions across the largest owned and controlled network in the industry. Specifically, Global Markets will ensure that Passport connects all key components of Chartis for its multinational clients, including: account relationship management; multinational program setup; service; data management; systems and claims. In addition, as part of Global Markets, Passport will work with Chartis’ underwriting units worldwide to deliver locally tailored insurance polices and risk management programs.

Mr. Beier will be responsible in his new role for overseeing Chartis’ business and service initiatives aimed at multinational companies, as well as closely coordinating with the underwriting units servicing these accounts. He will also oversee Chartis’ Global Client Services Function.

Kristian P. Moor, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chartis, said “Chartis’ multinational capabilities have long been a recognized advantage for us in the industry. Under Bob’s leadership, we will have the opportunity to take these initiatives to a new level to further enhance our world-class positioning and refine Chartis’ global offerings for customers.”

In a 30-year career with the company, Mr. Beier has held a number of senior positions in Chartis’ property and casualty business, including Senior Vice President and Comptroller, Senior Vice President of Administration & Strategic Initiatives, and most recently, Executive Vice President of Chartis U.S.’ Sales & Marketing Unit. He is a graduate of St. John’s University.

About Chartis

Chartis is a world leading property-casualty and general insurance organization serving more than 40 million clients in over 160 countries and jurisdictions. With a 90-year history, one of the industry’s most extensive ranges of products and services, deep claims expertise and excellent financial strength, Chartis enables its commercial and personal insurance clients alike to manage virtually any risk with confidence.

Chartis is the marketing name for the worldwide property-casualty and general insurance operations of Chartis Inc. For additional information, please visit our website at http://www.chartisinsurance.com. All products are written by insurance company subsidiaries or affiliates of Chartis Inc. Coverage may not be available in all jurisdictions and is subject to actual policy language. Non-insurance products and services may be provided by independent third parties. Certain coverage may be provided by a surplus lines insurer. Surplus lines insurers do not generally participate in state guaranty funds and insureds are therefore not protected by such funds.