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Starwood Capital Appoints Rob Allard as Chief Investment Officer of Starwood Insurance Strategies
Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital") today announced the appointment of Rob Allard as Chief Investment Officer for Starwood Insurance Strategies, a new extension of Starwood Capital's credit platform. Mr. Allard brings more than 27 years of financial industry experience to his new position, including deep expertise in insurance markets, asset-backed finance and private assets.
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