Starr Insurance, the international insurance and investment organisation with a subsidiary domiciled in Bermuda, has appointed Christopher Magee as vice-president, international head of financial lines and professional liability.

The company said the new position was focused on growing the business outside the United States and helping clients manage their risks around the world.

Mr Magee has more than 25 years of financial lines management experience at large US multinational insurance companies in the US, Canada, Britain and Switzerland.

Throughout his career, he has specialised in financial and professional liability risks, Starr said.

Mr Magee recently relocated from London and will be based in New York City.