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Insights08 January 2026

Data Center Staffing in Rural Locations and Skilled Labor Availability: Impacts on Construction Time, Cost, and Builders Risk Insurance

Data center development is expanding into rural locations driven by lower land costs and access to renewable energy, requiring construction teams to address challenges around workforce availability. An inability to properly staff projects with a specialized & skilled labor force can harm project schedules and increase costs, with direct implications for Builders Risk insurance.

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Corporate29 October 2025

Starr Announces Acquisition of IQUW Group

Starr, a global investment and insurance organization, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IQUW Group.

Corporate22 October 2025

Starr Obtains Registration to Establish a Branch Office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City

Starr Obtains Registration to Establish a Branch Office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, India and Appoints Principal Officer

Corporate13 January 2025

Starr Names Peter Hirs to Succeed Howard Smith as CFO

Starr announced that Peter Hirs has been named the company’s chief financial officer, effective January 13, succeeding Howard I. Smith, who is retiring after more than 40 years at Starr and related entities.

Corporate21 October 2024

Starr Insurance Receives License to Operate Branch in Seoul

Starr Insurance announced that South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has granted Starr International Insurance (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Korea branch, a license to operate in Seoul and begin selling commercial property/casualty insurance throughout Korea.

Corporate12 March 2024

Starr Insurance Introduces Twin Maples Specialty To Serve the Wholesale Market

Starr Insurance today announced the establishment of Twin Maples Specialty, a division of Starr Specialty Lines Insurance Agency, LLC, to focus on the wholesale brokerage community.

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