StarStone appoints global head of accident and health

StarStone, the specialty insurer and subsidiary of Enstar Group, has appointed Jeff Herman as global head of accident and health (A&H).

Herman will report to US CEO Norman Brown and group CUO David Message. He will be based in New York, and will work closely with StarStone’s existing A&H teams in London and Brussels.

StarStone’s A&H business is written through its global insurance platforms and Lloyd’s Syndicate 1301.

Herman previously served as global head of accident and health at CV Starr.

Demian Smith, CEO of StarStone, said: "This appointment demonstrates the appeal of StarStone and the broader Enstar Group as an employer of choice for high-calibre individuals."

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome Jeff to our Group. Throughout his career, he has continually exhibited the market knowledge, client service, underwriting discipline and expertise that are the cultural cornerstones of StarStone’s continued success," Smith added.

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