Starr hires former ambassador into its Philippines unit

Starr Companies has appointed Jose Cuisia as chairman of Starr International Insurance Philippines branch, a branch of Starr International Insurance (Asia), a company established and licensed to write general insurance in Hong Kong.

Cuisia will be working with local management for the strategic development and growth of the branch and other Starr entities for rapid growth in the region.

Cuisia was ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the US between 2011 and 2016. Prior to his appointment as Ambassador, he led Philippine American Life and General Insurance Company for 16 years. He also served as Governor of the Philippine Central Bank and Chairman of its Monetary Board from 1990-1993.

“Joey has had a long and distinguished career in both business and public service, including building Philam Life into the largest and most successful life insurer in the Philippines and serving as Ambassador to the country. We have been great friends and colleagues for a very long time and it is wonderful to work with him again at Starr,” said Maurice Greenberg, chairman, Starr Companies.

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