C. V. Starr & Co., Inc. (C. V. Starr), incorporated in Delaware, U.S.A. in 1950, is a global investment holding company with insurance agencies and a portfolio of global investments. C. V. Starr can trace its roots to the development of insurance agencies and insurance companies founded by Cornelius Vander Starr in China beginning in 1919.

Through its insurance agencies, C. V. Starr historically has produced approximately $2 billion annually in comprehensive insurance coverage among several specialty lines covering aviation, energy, marine, excess casualty and property, and excess stop loss insurance for employer-sponsored benefit plans.

C. V. Starr's deep familiarity with the business of insurance and global investing sets the company apart in its industry. C. V. Starr's hallmark is its significant presence in global markets, backed by the company's international expertise.

C.V. Starr manages its own investment activities along with funds of several other clients. C.V. Starr has over 30 investment professionals in New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Moscow, focused on private equity, real estate, public equity, and debt investing. The investment activities include strategic acquisitions, direct investments, and select third party fund investments that are complementary to the overall investment program.

C. V. Starr's international heritage and global experience has fueled the company's enduring expertise in global investment markets, with particular proficiency in Asian and emerging markets. C. V. Starr maintains a global focus, building on the company's international roots to enhance the company's presence in key existing and emerging markets worldwide, and to identify smart investments that generate value for C. V. Starr investors.

Oversight of the company is provided by C. V. Starr's Board of Directors. The board is comprised of seven directors all with significant experience in global investing. Five directors are members of current management. The remaining two are non-executive directors.