Starr Insurance announced that Sean Chen, a 14-year member of Starr’s global team, has been named CEO of Starr International Insurance (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., effective August 28.
Sean succeeds Phil Finley. Phil moved to Thailand as CEO of Starr International Insurance (Thailand) Public Company Limited, to oversee the expansion of that important new venture for Starr while continuing to lead Starr’s Asia operations as president, Asia Pacific Region.
What does the appointment mean for Starr Insurance?
Commenting on the appointment, Maurice R. Greenberg, Chairman and CEO of Starr Insurance, said, “We’re fortunate to have an executive of Sean’s caliber, with extensive underwriting experience, to help us grow our presence in Asia. Sean’s advancement underscores Starr’s strength as a place where people can thrive along with the company.”
Sean most recently served as Starr’s regional manager for Korea, Taiwan and Japan for property, energy and construction. He also served as a senior property underwriter in Starr’s Hong Kong office. Including his time at Starr, Sean has more than 25 years of underwriting and client relations experience on both the insurance carrier and broker sides of the business.
