New York, NY

Starr Insurance Companies is pleased to announce that it has appointed Jason Jenkins as Head of General Aviation, Major Risks. Jason will lead the team and oversee the day-to-day activities as the group continues to grow as a lead market for Major General Aviation Risks, both fixed and rotor wing.

Jason has 25 years of underwriting experience within the General Aviation market, with Insurance Companies as well as Lloyds of London.

“Jason is a well-regarded underwriter with strong relationships with agencies and aircraft operators throughout the world, says Steve Blakey, Chief Executive Officer for Starr Underwriting Agents Limited. “We are pleased to welcome him to Starr at this exciting time.”

Jason will report to Jim Herbert, Chief Underwriting Officer for International Aviation and will be based in London.

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 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. Starr’s insurance company subsidiaries domiciled in the U.S., Bermuda, Hong Kong and Singapore each have an A.M. Best rating of “A” (Excellent). Starr’s Lloyd’s syndicate has a Standard & Poor’s rating of “A+” (Strong). Starr’s insurance company subsidiary domiciled in China has an A.M. Best rating of “A-” (Excellent).

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