EXHIBIT 23.2



                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


     We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
the use of our report dated February 6, 1999 on the consolidated financial
statements and financial statement schedule of Executive Risk Inc.,
incorporated by reference in the Proxy Statement of Executive Risk Inc. which
is referred to and made a part of this Registration Statement (Form S-4 No.
333-73073) and Prospectus of The Chubb Corporation for the registration of
16,197,695 shares of its common stock.


                                                /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP




Stamford, Connecticut
June 18, 1999