San Mateo, Calif.-based Worldwide Broker Network’s board of directors has elected Francie Starnes as CEO.
Starnes succeeds Bruce Basso, who becomes chairman emeritus.
Starnes was named WBN president and chief operating officer a year ago.
Starnes was with American International Group for 23 years, most recently as vice president of its commercial distribution group and manager of independent broker networks for ÌìÃÀÍøÕ¾´«Ã½´«Ã½ property/casualty.


She had previously served in executive positions focusing on International Employee Benefits and new business development targeting Fortune 500 multinationals.
WBN has grown to more than 100 member firms.
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