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Robert Katzman Joins Argo As Chief Actuary

Robert Katzman Joins Argo As Chief Actuary

Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced the appointment of Robert Katzman as chief actuary reporting to Argo Group Chief Financial Officer Jay Bullock. “Bob has a great depth of actuarial experience with a strong understanding of global risk management trends and best practices,” said Bullock. “He has demonstrated a commitment... Read more of this article

Artemis Announces Partnership With Argo Group

Artemis Announces Partnership With Argo Group

Artemis Racing has entered into a sponsorship agreement with Argo Group, an international underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. The agreement welcomes Argo Group as an Official Partner of the team, with its logo to adorn Artemis Racing America’s Cup boats and team clothing at events from the New York Louis... Read more of this article

Argo Declares $0.22 Quarterly Cash Dividend

Argo Declares $0.22 Quarterly Cash Dividend

Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, announced today its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share on the company’s common stock, compared to $0.20 per share the previous quarter. The dividend will be paid on March... Read more of this article

ArgoGlobal Appoints Matthew Foote

ArgoGlobal Appoints Matthew Foote

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, announced the appointment of Matthew Foote as Head of Exposure Management, effective immediately. He will report to Gail Sumner, Head of Business Delivery Services. Mr Foote brings more than two decades of exposure management and risk analysis experience to ArgoGlobal. He joins from MSIG at... Read more of this article

Argo Group Appoints Mike-Mayer & Wade

Argo Group Appoints Mike-Mayer & Wade

Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, announced the appointments of Frank Mike-Mayer as chief underwriting officer and Mark Wade as chief claims officer, both serving as key executives for the company’s U.S. operations. “Frank and Mark are experienced... Read more of this article

William M. Wharton Joins Argo Group Holdings

William M. Wharton Joins Argo Group Holdings

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, today announced William M. Wharton has been appointed to serve as head of professional lines operations in Bermuda. “Bill brings a broad range of underwriting and management experience to Argo Group, along with a very strong background... Read more of this article

Argo Declares $0.20 Quarterly Cash Dividend

Argo Declares $0.20 Quarterly Cash Dividend

Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend will be paid on Dec. 15, 2015, to shareholders of record on Dec. 1, 2015. Related... Read more of this article

Argo Group Reports Third Quarter Results

Argo Group Reports Third Quarter Results

Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced financial results for the three and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2015. “Argo Group’s continued focus and commitment to specialty lines produced consistent underwriting profits across all of our business segments,” said CEO Mark E. Watson III. “In addition, we continue... Read more of this article

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings Of Argo Group

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings Of Argo Group

A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] and the issuer credit ratings [ICR] of “a” of  Bermuda-based Argo Re Ltd. and its subsidiaries. A.M. Best also has affirmed the ICR and the issue ratings of “bbb” of the parent holding company, Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed... Read more of this article

David Snowden Joins Argo Group Holdings

David Snowden Joins Argo Group Holdings

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced David Snowden [pictured] has been appointed to serve as senior vice president, group communications and public relations. “David brings a broad range of communication experience to Argo Group, along with a very strong background in the financial services industry,” said Argo Group Head of Group... Read more of this article

ArgoGlobal & Asia Capital To Launch Syndicate

ArgoGlobal & Asia Capital To Launch Syndicate

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, and Asia Capital Reinsurance Group Pte. Ltd announce that they have signed a Heads of Agreement to establish, subject to Lloyd’s and other regulatory approvals, a Special Purpose Syndicate at Lloyd’s to underwrite Chinese risks. The new SPS, which aims to begin underwriting for the 2016... Read more of this article

Alex Hindson Joins Argo As Chief Risk Officer

Alex Hindson Joins Argo As Chief Risk Officer

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products today announced that Alex Hindson has been appointed as chief risk officer. “We are excited to have Alex joining our management team,” said Jay Bullock, Chief Financial Officer, Argo Group. “Alex’s strategic leadership and extensive... Read more of this article