Starr appoints Haoming Zhou as general manager, president of Chinese operations

Starr Insurance Companies has appointed Haoming Zhou as general manager and president of Starr China Property and Casualty Insurance, based in Shanghai.

Zhou has more than 20 years of insurance industry experience. Prior to joining Starr, he worked in Singapore, Sydney, Hong Kong and Shanghai in a variety of senior management positions.

Maurice Greenberg, chairman and chief executive officer, commented: “China is one of the world’s most dynamic economies. Our company was founded there 100 years ago. Today, China is one of our most important markets. With all of his experience and expertise in the region, Haoming adds greatly to our ability to serve that market.”

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