LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starr Companies today announced the appointment of Nick Lawrence as chief underwriting officer for the liabilities group. Nick is based in our London, United Kingdom office and is responsible for all London market business including US Desk and additionally growth and expansion in the European marketplace where local offices have been established.
“Nick has many years of experience in progressive leadership roles in the liability market. He has worked in the Lloyds environment and has been the class underwriter at a couple of syndicates during the last 17 years. He joins us at a time when we are expanding both geographically and product capabilities,” stated Colin Buchanan, head of international casualty. Colin continues, “his experience will benefit us in Europe and developing new channels and relationships. He will be an asset in growing our general liability, construction, energy and environmental impairment business.”
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.
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