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Starr Insurance Companies Appoints Paul O’Ryan as Canadian Territory Manager, General Aviation

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starr Insurance Companies today announced the appointment of Paul O’Ryan as Canadian territory manager, general aviation effective January 6th.

“Mr. O’Ryan brings more than 20 years of both aviation and insurance experience to Starr,” stated Kyle Sparks, senior vice president, chief underwriting officer GA/CR, Starr Insurance Companies. “This new role allows us to source business directly in Canada. Mr. O’Ryan will be boots on the ground, allowing us to work directly with Canadian brokers developing new channels and strengthening our relationships.”

Mr. O’Ryan will report to Kyle Sparks and be based in Toronto.

About Starr Insurance Companies

Starr Insurance Companies (or Starr) is a 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 six continents; through its operating insurance companies, Starr provides property, casualty, and accident and health insurance products as well as a range of specialty coverages including aviation, marine, energy and excess casualty insurance. Starr’s insurance company subsidiaries domiciled in the U.S., Bermuda, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and U.K. each have an A.M. Best rating of “A” (Excellent). Starr’s Lloyd’s syndicate has a Standard & Poor’s rating of “A+” (Strong).

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