New York, NY

Starr International Insurance (Asia) Limited has received approval from the Philippine Insurance Commission to establish a branch office to provide General Insurance. Starr’s Philippine operation will be located in Manila and will serve as a branch of Hong Kong based Starr International Insurance (Asia) Limited.

"Starr has a long and distinguished history in the Philippines and we look forward to renewing this relationship" stated Maurice R. Greenberg, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Starr Insurance Holdings, Inc. "Obtaining this license is another important step in Starr's continued growth in this part of the world."