Starr Insurance bags Marsh exec Hopper to head up UK & Europe financial institutions

Starr Insurance Companies, a group of insurance companies which operate in the US, Bermuda, UK and Asia Pacific, has appointed Andrew Hopper as head of financial institutions for the UK and Europe.

Hopper will join the firm on the 3 June and will be responsible for the strategy and profitable growth of the financial institutions division.

He will report to Liz Ilott, chief underwriting officer, financial lines, Starr Underwriting Agents.

Hopper most recently served as a senior client executive within Marsh’s financial and professional liability practice.

“Andrew brings more than 17 years of financial industry insurance experience on both the broker and carrier sides of the business,” said Ilott.

She added: “He’s developed smart risk management solutions for large financial institutions throughout his career, including banks, asset managers, and life insurance companies, with a solid track record of driving revenue growth for his employers. His leadership will help us to develop new channels and strengthen our client and partner relationships.”

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