Hiscox’s Cruz Joins Starr as National Branch Officer, Field Operations Director

Starr Companies reported that Robert Cruz has joined the firm as national branch officer, director of field operations. In his new role, he will lead the growth and distribution strategy of Starr’s field organization. He will report directly to Chuck Dangelo, president and chief operating officer of Starr Insurance Holding.

Cruz has been in the insurance industry for 11 years. Previously, he was with Hiscox as regional executive for the Southwest, and as product head for Hiscox War, Terrorism and Political Violence underwriting in the United States. He also worked for AIG as a program director for Homeland Security Solutions, and as the assistant director of Corporate Security.

Prior to his insurance career, Cruz spent eight years as an officer in the United States Army and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Afghanistan.