Starr appoints regional manager for insurance, Iberia

Insurer Starr Insurance Companies has appointed of Juan Carro Arbelo as regional manager for insurance, Iberia, subject to regulatory approval. Carro is responsible for the development of Starr’s commercial lines presence across the Iberian Peninsula, effective November 4, 2019.

“Juan brings more than 22 years of insurance industry experience working on both the brokerage and carrier sides of the business,” stated Maurice Greenberg, chairman and CEO, Starr Insurance Companies. “His extensive background in developing and establishing lines of business will aid in growing new channels for Starr across Iberia.”

The new role strengthens Starr’s European operations, which now include the UK, Benelux countries, Central and Eastern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula. The European region offers a wide breadth of Starr’s insurance portfolio, which includes property, casualty, accident, aviation and marine.

Carro is based in Madrid and reports to Joost Vink, head of Europe for Starr.

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