Starr Companies Opens Nashville Office, Hires Ponder as Branch Manager

Starr Companies has added Michael Ponder as the branch manager for its newly-opened Nashville office. He will be responsible for strategic growth, financial performance as well as broker and client relationships within Tennessee.

Ponder joins Starr with more than 14 years of experience with several major insurance companies. His expertise includes multi-lines commercial underwriting in areas of manufacturing, retail, wholesale, hospitality, religious & educational institutions, construction, risk management consulting, performance based marketing, and production results.

Robert Cruz, director of Field Operations, said Ponder’s commitment to Tennessee brokers will provide the catalyst for establishing a strong team environment and growth in the territory.

Ponder is a graduate of Tennessee State University where he attended on an Airforce ROTC scholarship. He served more than 14 years in the Airforce with a tour in Iraq and finished his service at the rank of Major.

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.

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