New York, NY

Starr Insurance Companies announced today that Assist Card Smalline S.A. “Assist Card,” a wholly owned subsidiary, signed a Letter of Intent with Asistur S.A. “Asistur,” domiciled in Cuba, to provide travel assistance services to the growing number of authorized travelers to Cuba.

Assist Card and Asistur signed the agreement during a recent visit by the Cuba Consortium to Havana, Cuba. “Agreements like these are important steps in expanding trade relationships between U.S. and Cuban companies,” says Maurice R. Greenberg, Chairman, Starr Insurance Companies. “We look forward to continued efforts.”

The Cuba Consortium is a nonprofit organization formed to advance sound foreign and domestic policies for U.S. - Cuban relations. It is guided by an advisory board, co-chaired by former Senators Nancy Kassebaum Baker (R-Kansas) and Tom Daschle (D-South Dakota). The board comprises former officials, thought leaders and international business leaders including Mr. Greenberg, a founding member.