NEW YORK -- (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Starr International USA, Inc. (Starr International USA), a member of the Starr Companies, announced today that Edward Navarro will join Starr International USA as Head of Accident and Health business worldwide, including the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

"We are very pleased to have Ed join the Starr Companies. Accident and Health insurance is an important line of business for Starr," said Maurice "Hank" Greenberg, Chairman of Starr International. "Ed will assist in accelerating the development of the A&H business on a global scale."

Prior to joining Starr, Mr. Navarro served as Global Head of Accident & Health Business for Zurich Financial. Mr. Navarro has held various senior management positions throughout his 25+ years in the insurance industry with many of those years spent building out Asian and Latin American markets.

"This new role is a tremendous opportunity to be part of a progressive and expanding organization," commented Mr. Navarro on his recent appointment, "and I look forward to making a contribution to the long term success of the Starr Companies."

Starr International USA is a private insurance holding company. Starr International USA's insurance companies, Starr Indemnity & Liability Company and Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company, provide high-quality, customized property insurance products, with significant access to the excess and surplus marketplace. These companies also provide loss control, claims, administrative and reinsurance services to their policyholders. For more information visit us at www.starr-international.com.

CONTACT:

Starr International USA, Inc.
Jake Sokol, 646-227-6336
jake.sokol@cvstarr.com