Starr Insurance Companies announced today that it is continuing to expand its field operations by adding key leadership in cities throughout the United States.

“We are committed to having experienced leadership and underwriters close to our trading partners,” stated Robert Cruz, Director of Field Operations. “Our local teams have the expertise and the authority to handle the most complex exposures and risks quickly and personally with brokers.”

Branch Managers Conan Dolce, John Nissley and Michael Ponder will lead the Starr field offices in New York City, Pittsburgh and Nashville, respectively. Nashville and Pittsburgh are new branch locations for Starr.

Additional information about each of the branch managers can be found on the Starr website under News.

"> Starr Insurance Companies announced today that it is continuing to expand its field operations by adding key leadership in cities throughout the United States.

“We are committed to having experienced leadership and underwriters close to our trading partners,” stated Robert Cruz, Director of Field Operations. “Our local teams have the expertise and the authority to handle the most complex exposures and risks quickly and personally with brokers.”

Branch Managers Conan Dolce, John Nissley and Michael Ponder will lead the Starr field offices in New York City, Pittsburgh and Nashville, respectively. Nashville and Pittsburgh are new branch locations for Starr.

Additional information about each of the branch managers can be found on the Starr website under News.

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Corporate • 24 August 2016

Starr Insurance Companies Continues Expansion of Field Operations, Adds Key Leaders Across the United States

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