Starr Insurance Companies Appoints Joost Vink as Head of Europe

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Starr Companies, a provider of property, casualty, accident and health insurance products, issued the following news:

Starr Insurance Companies today announced the appointment of Joost Vink as head of Europe. He will be responsible for the profitable growth of all European operations except the United Kingdom.

"We are excited for Joost to join Starr and head our European operations, he brings more than 34 years of insurance and client relationship experience," stated Jim Herbert, chief executive officer, Starr Underwriting Agents Ltd. "His extensive background and leadership skills will significantly enhance Starr's growth plans for the region and strengthen relationships with clients and producers." Mr. Vink will report directly to Mr. Herbert who heads all of Starr's European and United Kingdom operations.