Starr Sets up Global Casualty Practice

Starr Companies has formed a Global Casualty Insurance Practice to provide underwriting for Starr’s general casualty insurance products.

The new practice was designed to help continue a focused and consistent delivery of insurance around the world. Products will continue to be written through Starr’s businesses.

Jim Vendetti, executive vice president and chief underwriting officer for Starr Indemnity & Liability Company and Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company, will serve as global head of the unit. He will also continue leading all underwriting for the domestic insurance companies.

James Dowd will report to Vendetti and provide oversight outside the United States. Dowd will continue as the chief underwriting officer for Starr’s International Global Casualty Portfolio.

The New York, N.Y.-based Starr Companies include C.V. Starr & Co. and Starr International USA.