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Starr completes IQUW deal, strengthens specialty re/insurance presence
23rd March 2026
Global investment and insurance organisation Starr has completed its acquisition of IQUW Group, creating a broader and more diversified specialty re/insurance platform with expanded capabilities in the London market, Bermuda, and UK retail motor. Through the IQUW acquisition, Starr said, it has strengthened its position in London and established its ... Read the full article
Starr names Igor Di Beo as CEO of Brazil
18th March 2026
Starr, an insurance and investment organisation, has appointed Igor Di Beo as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Brazil, effective 23rd March 2026. Di Beo succeeds Cristina Domingues, who will continue as a member of the Starr Brazil board to help ensure a smooth transition. In a recent LinkedIn post, Starr ... Read the full article
Starr appoints Danielle An as Head of Financial Lines Singapore & Wholesale Business Asia
12th March 2026
Starr, an insurance and investment organisation, has announced the appointment of Danielle An as Head of Financial Lines, Singapore, and Wholesale Business, Asia. In her new role, An will play a key role in driving Starr’s growth in Financial Lines across Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as in wholesale ... Read the full article
Starr authorised to offer re/insurance and establish branch office in GIFT City, India
23rd October 2025
Starr, an insurance and investment organisation, has announced that it has obtained registration from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to establish a branch office in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India. Starr is a global insurance and investment organisation offering commercial property and casualty products, as well ... Read the full article
Starr appoints Hassan El Kaissi as SEO & Regional President, Middle East
1st September 2025
Starr Insurance, a provider of commercial property and casualty insurance, has announced the appointment of Hassan El Kaissi as Senior Executive Officer (SEO) & Regional President, Middle East. Based in Dubai, El Kaissi will oversee all lines of business Starr writes across the Middle East. His focus will be on expanding ... Read the full article
Finley retires as President of APAC of Starr Insurance, Chen to take over
5th August 2025
Starr Insurance, a provider of commercial property and casualty insurance, has announced the retirement of Phil Finley as the President of Asia Pacific (APAC), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Thailand. Effective August 1st, 2025, Sean Chen will succeed him as the President of APAC, in addition to his current role ... Read the full article
Starr appoints David Wang as Head of Financial Lines, Asia Pacific
25th July 2025
Starr Insurance, a provider of commercial property and casualty insurance, has announced the appointment of David Wang as Head of Financial Lines, Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Wang will lead the company’s growing Asia Pacific Financial Lines team, executing underwriting strategies and driving business performance across the region. He brings over 20 ... Read the full article
Starr appoints PeiQi Lee as Head of Casualty, Asia Pacific
15th July 2025
Starr Insurance has announced the appointment of PeiQi Lee as Head of Casualty, Asia Pacific. Based in Starr’s Singapore office, Lee will manage all technical underwriting within the Asia Casualty team and drive profitable growth across the region. She brings over 15 years of industry expertise to the role, with a strong ... Read the full article
Ethos Specialty expands NA Transactional Risk capacity with Starr partnership
5th June 2025
Ethos Specialty, a Bishop Street company, has announced the expansion of its North American Transactional Risk capacity through a new partnership with Starr, a global insurance and investment organisation. In a challenging Transnational Risk market, Ethos Specialty continues to deliver best-in-class solutions, the firm stated. The addition of Starr to its ... Read the full article
Peter Hirs to succeed Howard Smith as Starr CFO
13th January 2025
Starr has announced the appointment of Peter Hirs as the company’s chief financial officer, effective January 13. Hirs will be taking over the role from Howard I. Smith, who is retiring after a long and successful career spanning over 40 years at Starr and its related entities. Smith has been leading Starr's ... Read the full article
Starr joins Octaviant Financial and Marsh as lead carrier on drug warranty platform
25th November 2024
Octaviant Financial has announced that Starr Insurance will join its partnership with Marsh to offer drug warranty services that enable pharmaceutical companies to guarantee the effectiveness of high-cost therapies. Through this partnership, Octaviant will provide drug warranties through its subsidiary, Actuaria Insurance Services LLC. With Starr now serving as the lead underwriter, ... Read the full article
Starr Insurance to start operating branch in Korea
21st October 2024
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has granted Starr Insurance’s Starr International Insurance (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Korean branch, a licence to operate in Seoul. This development enables Starr to initiate the sale of commercial property/casualty insurance across the entirety of South Korea. Phil Finley, president of Starr Asia Pacific, commented: “Korea is one ... Read the full article
Starr Insurance unveils new division to serve wholesale market
13th March 2024
Starr Insurance is set to launch Twin Maples Specialty, a division of Starr Specialty Lines Insurance Agency, LLC, based in Alpharetta, GA, that will initially offer professional liability and financial lines products. Twin Maples, which is expected to enter the market in the next few months, will focus on business placed ... Read the full article
Starr Insurance appoints Sean Chen as CEO for Singapore
1st September 2023
Starr Insurance has announced the appointment of Sean Chen as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Starr International Insurance for Singapore, effective August 28th. Chen is a market veteran with over 25 years of underwriting and client relations in both the insurance carrier and broker sides of the business. Chen has been ... Read the full article
Starr Insurance hires AIG’s Magee as VP, Intl. Head of Financial Lines & PL
31st August 2023
Christopher Magee has joined Starr Insurance as Vice President, International Head of Financial Lines and Professional Liability. Magee's position is a new role which will see him focus on growing the business outside the US and helping clients manage their risks around the world. He joins Starr from global insurer American International ... Read the full article
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