Starr Companies Announces Accident & Health in Canada

Insurance Weekly News

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News -- Starr Companies announced the launch of its Accident & Health Division in Canada. Coverages include business travel accident; group basic and voluntary accidental death & dismemberment; critical illness; and emergency out-of-province medical.

"Starr continues to expand its capabilities for many of our brokers and insureds, and we are pleased to announce our Accident & Health Division," stated Hano Pak, chief agent and country executive. "We offer a leading edge approach that provides additional benefits where our differentiator is innovation and service for corporate and specialty clients such as employer groups, associations, schools, and nonprofit organizations."

"We are excited to expand into Canada with local talent and expertise to help develop and grow the local accident & health market," stated Joyce Segall, head of domestic accident & health. Starr's Accident & Health Division welcomes Dave Claughton as the sales and underwriting manager, a twenty-year veteran who has held these roles with a major insurer, and Jan Hughes as the product and operations manager, a twenty-year veteran with underwriting and reinsurance experience. About Starr Companies Starr Companies (Starr) is the worldwide marketing name for the operating insurance and travel assistance companies and subsidiaries of Starr International Company, Inc. and for the investment business of C.V. Starr & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries. Starr is a leading insurance and investment organization with a presence on five continents; through its operating insurance companies, Starr provides property, casualty, and accident & health insurance products as well as a range of specialty coverages including aviation, marine, energy and excess casualty insurance. The following insurance company subsidiaries each have an A.M. Best rating of "A" (Excellent): Starr Indemnity & Liability Company, Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company, Starr Syndicate Limited at Lloyd's of London, Starr International Insurance (Asia) Ltd., and Starr Insurance & Reinsurance Limited.