Debt

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2019

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

Debt

On June 18, 2019, Chubb INA Holdings Inc. (Chubb INA) issued €575 million ($650 million based on the foreign exchange rate at the date of issuance) of 0.875 percent Euro denominated senior notes due June 2027 and €575 million ($650 million based on the foreign exchange rate at the date of issuance) of 1.4 percent Euro denominated senior notes due June 2031. These senior notes are redeemable at any time at Chubb INA's option subject to a “make-whole” premium (the present value of the remaining principal and interest discounted at the applicable comparable government bond rate plus 0.20 percent for the senior notes due 2027 and 0.25 percent for the senior notes due 2031). The notes are also redeemable at par plus accrued and unpaid interest in the event of certain changes in tax law. These notes do not have the benefit of any sinking fund. These senior unsecured notes are guaranteed on a senior basis by Chubb and they rank equally with all of Chubb's other senior obligations. They also contain customary limitations on lien provisions as well as customary events of default provisions which, if breached, could result in the accelerated maturity of such senior debt.

Chubb INA's $500 million of 5.9 percent senior notes due June 2019 were paid upon maturity.