Starr Companies, which is established and licensed to write general insurance in Hong Kong, has appointed Steve Blakey as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Starr Insurance and named Ambassador Jose Cuisia Jr as Chairman of Starr International Insurance Asia’s Philippines Branch.
Maurice Greenberg, Chairman, Starr Companies, said; “We are pleased to introduce Steve as our new Company President. With over 35 years of experience, including establishing Starr’s presence in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe as well as making Starr one of the leading providers of aviation and aerospace insurance in the world, Steve is uniquely qualified to lead the company going forward.”
Steve Blakely replaces Chuck Dangelo, who has announced his retirement; “After 46 years in the insurance industry, we would like to thank Chuck for his contributions to our company and industry. He has been instrumental in leading Starr’s growth and we wish him well in his retirement,” Greenberg commented.
Ambassador Cuisia will be working with local management for the strategic development and growth of the branch and other Starr entities for rapid growth in the Philippines region.
Greenberg said; “Joey has had a long and distinguished career in both business and public service, including building Philam Life into the largest and most successful life insurer in the Philippines and serving as Ambassador to the country.
“We have been great friends and colleagues for a very long time and it is wonderful to work with him again at Starr.”
Cuisia has a track record as Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States between 2011 and 2016, where he enhanced the relationship between the U.S. and the Philippines.
Prior to his appointment as Ambassador, he led Philippine American Life and General Insurance Company for 16 years.
He has also served as Governor of the Philippine Central Bank and Chairman of its Monetary Board from 1990-1993.
