The trade credit insurer is rolling out liquidity aid, faster claims handling, and counterparty diversification support for firms exposed to markets around the Strait of Hormuz and Israel.
The Italian-headquartered insurer posted a record €8bn operating result globally, with Asia life business outpacing every other region in terms of growth.
Philippi maintains his MSIG Asia CEO role and has been named chief strategy officer alongside Keisuke Ema, with Norihiro Tanaka succeeding Tetsuya Adachi as chairman of MSIG Asia.
Chubb's selection marks a key operational step, but fresh attacks on vessels leave lingering questions over the facility's ability to restore near-normal shipping flows.
Nadeem Mokashi appointed head of claims, Jyoti Krishnan as head of liability & specialty, Mayank Sharma as national head of liability and Sunny Goel as strategic business leader.