Chubb

British

/ tʃʌb /

noun

a type of patent lock containing a device that sets the bolt immovably if the lock is picked

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The U.S. announced Chubb will be the lead insurer for a $20 billion program to cover ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Chubb shares were down 0.8% in afternoon trading Wednesday.

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“The commerce passing through the Strait of Hormuz plays a vital role in the global economy, and providing vessels with insurance protection is essential for resuming trade flows,” Chubb CEO and Chairman Evan Greenberg said.

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The team is also projected to trade or release its top pass rusher, Bradley Chubb, for another $24 million.

From The Wall Street Journal

Berkshire added in the quarter to its positions in Chubb, Domino’s Pizza, Sirius XM, Chevron, and Lamar Advertising–A. Berkshire has usually had no real estate companies, but that changed in the second quarter of 2025 with the purchase of Lamar Advertising-A.

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