Starr Companies has announced the appointment of Steve Blakey as the president and chief executive officer of Starr Insurance Holdings.

“We are pleased to introduce Steve as our new company president,” said Maurice R. Greenberg, chairman of Starr Companies. “With over 35 years of experience, including establishing Starr’s presence in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe, as well as making Starr one of the leading providers of aviation and aerospace insurance in the world, Steve is uniquely qualified to lead the company going forward.”

Blakey succeeds Chuck Dangelo, who is retiring after more than four decades in the industry.

“After 46 years in the insurance industry, we would like to thank Chuck for his contributions to our company and industry,” Greenberg said. “He has been instrumental in leading Starr’s growth, and we wish him well in his retirement.”


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