NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starr Companies’ Charles H. Dangelo, President and COO, Starr Insurance Holdings, Inc., was named an honoree at the General Insurance Annual Dinner sponsored by the UJA-Federation of New York on May 31, 2016 at the Grand Hyatt New York in Manhattan. Mr. Dangelo was recognized with Dominic Casserley, President, Willis Towers Watson, as honoree, and Richard Hershman, Senior Advisor, FTI Consulting, Inc., the Lifetime Achievement Award winner.

Maurice R. Greenberg, Chairman of Starr Companies, industry icon and a previous honoree recipient, presented Chuck with the award in recognition of his leadership and philanthropy. Mr. Greenberg said, “Chuck has done a great job supporting organizations like the UJA-Federation and many others that help those in need.”

“I am grateful to have received this award and congratulate the UJA for another very successful event. Those that have attended this dinner for years have seen how it’s grown and the contributions it has made. A simple request to you all, is to continue supporting the UJA-Federation and other nonprofits,” said Chuck Dangelo.

The UJA-Federation of New York, is a nonprofit organization that provides for people in need, inspires a passion for Jewish life and learning, and strengthens communities in New York, Israel, and around the world by funding over 100 network beneficiary agencies.

Starr Companies (or Starr) is the worldwide marketing name for the operating insurance and travel assistance companies and subsidiaries of Starr International Company, Inc. and for the investment business of C.V. Starr & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries. Starr is a leading insurance and investment organization with a presence on five continents; through its operating insurance companies, Starr provides property, casualty, and accident & health insurance products as well as a range of specialty coverages including aviation, marine, energy and excess casualty insurance. Starr’s insurance company subsidiaries domiciled in the U.S., Bermuda, Hong Kong and Singapore each have an A.M. Best rating of “A” (Excellent). Starr’s Lloyd’s syndicate has a Standard & Poor’s rating of “A+” (Strong). Starr’s insurance company subsidiary domiciled in China has an A.M. Best rating of “A-” (Excellent).

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