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Argus Donates $10,000 To Big Brothers Big Sisters
The Argus Group has made a donation of $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda [BBBS] in support of the charity reaching more children through its mentoring programme, which has proven successful in keeping children in school and away from anti-social behaviours. The Argus donations committee proactively chose BBBS to receive funds from its... Read more of this article
Helena Pimentel Appointed Retirement Specialist
The Argus Group today announces the appointment of Helena Pimentel into the new position of Retirement Specialist to assist clients in becoming more prepared, financially and otherwise, for retirement. In her new role, Ms. Pimentel will act as a consultant to clients to help them understand their employer pension plan and, more broadly, to support them... Read more of this article
Argus & Age Concern Partner For Workshops
The Argus Group has partnered with Age Concern to offer two, hands-on workshops exclusively for Age Concern members between the ages of 50 — 65. The first of the two Retirement Planning Workshops will take place at Argus, 14 Wesley Street, on July 26, 2012, at 11:30am and 1:30pm. Issues to be addressed at the workshops include planning for retirement,... Read more of this article
Argus Group Reports $1.7 Million Net Profit
Argus Group Holdings Limited earned a net profit of $1.7 million for the year ended March 31, 2012, compared to a net loss of $6.1 million in the prior year. Argus CEO Alison Hill [pictured] comments: “It is our belief that this result, although modest, represents a significant milestone marking the end of challenging legacy issues in the investment... Read more of this article
Argus & Aspen Fund Expansion Of Reading Clinic
The Argus Group has made a significant donation to The Reading Clinic to help fund a major expansion of the charity’s Serpentine Road facility in Hamilton, due to be completed by September 2012. The project is also backed financially by Aspen Bermuda Limited and an anonymous Foundation. The sponsorship provided by the three organisations will enable... Read more of this article
Video: Gerald Simons Reflects On His 40-Yr Career
After over 40 years with the company, Gerald Simons retired as President of Argus Group Holdings Limited earlier this week. He started working full time at Argus on June 8th, 1971, having worked with them as a summer student starting in 1967. Argus supported his education at the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada from which he graduated... Read more of this article
Photos: Argus Healthy Living Expo
The Argus Group, in partnership with the Department of Health and Bermuda Hospitals Board, today [Mar.31] hosted the Argus Healthy Living Expo at CedarBridge Academy from 10am until 3pm. The event got off to a lively start with a jump rope showcase by Northland Skippers, who were joined by Minister of Health Zane DeSilva and Alison Hill, CEO of the... Read more of this article
Best: Negative Outlook For Argus Group
Ratings agency A.M. Best Co. today [Mar.30] revised the outlook to negative from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ [Good] and issuer credit ratings [ICR] of “bbb” of Argus Insurance Company Limited, Somers Isles Insurance Company Limited and Bermuda Life Insurance Company Limited, all subsidiaries of Argus Group Holdings... Read more of this article
Argus Launches Online Retirement Calculator
New research results released today by the Argus Group reveals that half [50%] of Bermuda residents do not have a financial goal in place for retirement. The research also showed that younger residents [18-35 years old] are less likely to be comfortable with understanding their pension statement [52%] than their older counterparts [68%]. Furthermore,... Read more of this article
‘Challenging Year’ For Argo Group
Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. yesterday [Feb.14] reported net income of $1.4 million and a net loss of $82.4 million for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2011, respectively, compared to net income of $12.8 million and $82.6 million for the same periods in 2010. “2011 was a challenging year for Argo Group and the industry... Read more of this article
Argus Launches Insurance For Seniors
The Argus Group has launched “Home Essentials,” a new home insurance product designed specifically for Bermuda’s seniors. The new product is available at 25% below the market price for home insurance and has been endorsed by Age Concern as a product that meets the needs of the island’s growing senior population. An Argus spokesperson... Read more of this article
Argus Reports $3.9 Million Loss
Argus Group Holdings Limited reported a loss of $3.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2011 — a sharp decline from the $9.9 million profit recorded for the corresponding period in 2010. Alison Hill, Chief Executive Officer of the Argus Group, comments: “This result, while disappointing, is viewed as a turning point marking the end... Read more of this article
