Staar Insurance Companies have announced the appointment of Andy Trundle as head of global aviation, reporting to Steve Blakey, president, Starr Insurance Companies.

In his new role, he will be responsible for shaping the strategies to drive growth across all aspects of the firm’s aviation portfolio, including airlines, general aviation, light aviation and aerospace.

Trundle joined Staar three years ago as global head of airlines. With more than 35 years of aviation experience, he began his career as an airline underwriter and throughout his professional career held a range of underwriting leadership roles.

Maurice R. Greenberg, Starr chairman and CEO commented: “Having someone with Andy’s experience and expertise keeps Starr on track to expand the aviation division and strengthen our relationships with clients and brokers. His success in running our airline business has been an important factor in establishing Starr as a global leader in the aviation insurance market.”