Toronto, Canada

Starr Insurance Companies today 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.