For Starr Companies' latest acquisition, the sky's the limit

The value of the aviation book is estimated to be in excess of $50 million in gross written premiums.

“The aviation business will continue to be a focus for us for years to come,” Maurice R. Greenberg, chairman and CEO of C.V. & Co. Inc., said in a statement. (Photo: Fotolia)

Starr Companies has entered into an agreement to acquire the renewal rights of Aspen Insurance’s aviation business. The value of the aviation book is estimated to be in excess of $50 million in gross written premiums.

In conjunction with this agreement, Starr will also manage all underwriting and claims administration on current business, as well as manage the run-off of Aspen’s aviation claims and reserves from prior years.

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Sky’s the limit

Starr’s aviation group provides a wide range of specialized insurance programs to aviation companies and their employers around the world, including commercial and regional airlines; corporate fleets; and aviation service providers, among others.

“This agreement will provide Aspen customers with a seamless, efficient way to transfer their business to one of the world’s leading aviation insurance carriers,” Maurice R. Greenberg, chairman and CEO of C.V. & Co. Inc., said in a statement. “The aviation business will continue to be a focus for us for years to come.”

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