EXHIBIT 23.1

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement (Form S-4) and related Prospectus of The Chubb
Corporation for the exchange of $225,000,000 outstanding 3.95% notes due 2008
for $225,000,000 registered 3.95% notes due 2008 and for the exchange of
$275,000,000 outstanding 5.20% notes due 2013 for $275,000,000 registered 5.20%
notes due 2013 and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated
February 28, 2003, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and
schedules of The Chubb Corporation included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for
the year ended December 31, 2002, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.

ERNST & YOUNG LLP

/s/:  Ernst & Young LLP
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New York, New York
September 10, 2003