Starnes Succeeds Basso as CEO at Worldwide Broker Network in California

San Mateo, Calif.-based Worldwide Broker Network’s board of directors has elected Francie Starnes as CEO.

Starnes succeeds Bruce Basso, who becomes chairman emeritus.

Starnes was named WBN president and chief operating officer a year ago.

Starnes was with American International Group for 23 years, most recently as vice president of its commercial distribution group and manager of independent broker networks for AIG property/casualty.

She had previously served in executive positions focusing on International Employee Benefits and new business development targeting Fortune 500 multinationals.

WBN has grown to more than 100 member firms.