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Starr Companies Hires Michael Ponder as Branch Manager of its Nashville Field Office
[August 24, 2016]

Starr Companies Hires Michael Ponder as Branch Manager of its Nashville Field Office


Starr Companies is pleased to announce that Michael Ponder has joined as the Branch Manager leading its newly-opened Nashville office. He will be responsible for strategic growth, financial performance as well as broker and client relationships within Tennessee.

Mike joins Starr with more than 14 years of experience with several major insurance companies. His expertise includes multi-lines commercial underwriting in areas of manufacturing, retail, wholesale, hospitality, religious & educational institutions, construction, risk management consulting, performance based marketing, and production results.

"Mike brings a wealth of underwriting & marketing experience for igniting our field objectives in Nashville," said Robert Cruz (News - Alert), Director of Field Operations. "His ongoing commitment to Tennessee brokers will provide the catalyst for establishing a strong team environment with outstanding growth in this territory."



Mike is a graduate of Tennessee State University where he attended on an Airforce ROTC scholarship. He served more than 14 years in the Airforce with a tour in Iraq and finished his service at the rank of Major.

Starr Companies (or Starr) is the worldwide marketing name for the operating insurance and travel assistance companies and subsidiaries of Starr International Company, Inc. and for the investment business of C.V. Starr & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries. Starr is a leading insurance and investment organization with a presence on five continents; through its operating insurance companies, Starr provides property, casualty, and accident & health insurance products as well as a range of specialty coverages including aviation, marine, energy and excess casualty insurance. Starr's insurance company subsidiaries domiciled in the U.S., Bermuda, Hong Kong and Singapore each have an A.M. Best rating of "A" (Excellent). Starr's Lloyd's syndicate has a Standard & Poor's rating of "A+" (Strong). Starr's insurance company subsidiary domiciled in China has an A.M. Best rating of "A-" (Excellent).


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