STARR INSURANCE COMPANIES ANNOUNCES THAILAND EXPANSION

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Starr Insurance Companies (Starr) announced an agreement with FPG Insurance Holdings Limited (HK) (FPG) and local Thai shareholders to purchase FPG Insurance Public Company Limited (FPG Thailand), a Thai non-life insurance company, together with local Thai parties.

Starr’s investment will be held by its Bermuda insurance company, Starr Insurance & Reinsurance Limited. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022, subject to certain customary closing conditions, including any necessary regulatory approvals.

“Thailand is an important, fast-growing insurance market — one of the cornerstones of the Southeast Asia economy,” said Starr Chairman & CEO, Maurice R. Greenberg in a statement.

“Asia is both commercially and culturally important to Starr, as we trace our roots to an American-owned company founded in Shanghai more than 100 years ago. We look forward to serving the needs of local Thai companies and consumers through this new insurance capability.”

Meanwhile, FPG regional chairman, David Zuellig said: “This transaction reflects the standing of our franchises and is the product of the hard work, persistence, and determination of the FPG Thailand team despite challenging market conditions. The team is excited and ready to work with Starr in bringing the company to the next level.”

Starr expects to strengthen local product offerings with tailored commercial insurance and Accident & Health (A&H) products and plans to further maximise its growth by recruiting and developing local Thai insurance talent.

Previously, Starr supported the Thai insurance market primarily through its provision of reinsurance products, including Technical Risks, Casualty, Marine, and A&H products.

The operation’s headquarters are expected to remain in Bangkok.

More details at www.starrcompanies.com.

-- BERNAMA