Starr Insurance hires Swiss Re exec to build new aviation unit

Starr Insurance Companies has appointed Carsten Nawrath as aviation underwriting manager, leading the build-out of a new aviation insurance operation based in Munich, Germany. The operation will write aerospace and general aviation business for clients across Central Europe.

Nawrath joins from Swiss Re where he was most recently head, general aviation and aerospace, EMEA.

“Mr Nawrath brings to Starr more than 15 years of insurance experience with a focus on general aviation,” said Andy Trundle, chief underwriting officer - aviation, Starr Insurance Companies. “His knowledge and expertise in aviation and in the major risk business will help us to grow our presence in the central European region.”

Nawrath will report directly to Joost Vink, head of Europe for Starr.

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