Argo International, a specialist Lloyd’s insurer and subsidiary of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: AGII), today announces that it has further added to its Directors and Officers (D&O) team with the appointment of Rita Mistry and Anthony Hope.

Reporting in to Paul Kneafsey, Rita and Anthony join Argo International from Dual Corporate Risks’ D&O division, where they were central to the expansion of the company’s D&O portfolio.

Their appointment follows the recruitment of Andrew Robertson to Argo International’s D&O team.  Rita and Anthony will join Andrew to write flexible D&O solutions as part of Argo International’s wider Financial Lines business. 

Julian Enoizi, CEO of Argo International, said "As part of the wider expansion of our business, we are building our Liability offering and, with their experience of developing D&O accounts, Rita and Anthony will be integral to the strategic growth of our Financial Lines business.”

Argo International, a specialist Lloyd’s insurer and subsidiary of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: AGII), today announces that it has appointed James Russell as Underwriter to its Professional Indemnity team. 

Mr. Russell joins from Heath Lambert, where he worked for the last eight years in a senior broking role as Director of the Financial and Professional Risks Division. During his time at Heath Lambert, Mr. Russell was responsible for all Professional Indemnity broking in the group and specialised in the construction, legal and technology sectors.

"James brings with him an excellent understanding of the PI market and I am confident we will benefit from his wide-ranging experience,” Argo International CEO Julian Enoizi said.  “We are committed to building our portfolio of products and investment in talent is fundamental to the successful expansion of our underwriting proposition to brokers and their clients.”

Argo International, a specialist Lloyd’s insurer and subsidiary of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: AGII), today announces that it has appointed Tony Cabot to support its active international growth strategy. 

Mr. Cabot joins Argo International from XL Insurance, where he was most recently Product Development Manager and Director of Global Programs in Zurich.  In these two combined roles, he was responsible for product development and for building a consistent approach to delivering and servicing programs to international clients. 

Previously, Mr. Cabot also held the roles of Country Manager in Italy and Regional Sales & Marketing Manager for a major International insurer. Tony also brings many years of experience as an international P&C broker and Risk Manager to the Argo team.

As an active member of CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter Society) and the United Nations Environmental Program Finance Initiative as a member of the Insurance Commission Tony helps address global issues such as Sustainable Underwriting practices and insurance solutions for the renewable energy sector. 

In his role at Argo International, Mr. Cabot will be responsible for identifying product and market opportunities in Europe and Asia and supporting the overall development of Argo International’s growth strategy. 
"Tony’s excellent credentials demonstrate that we are committed to hiring high caliber talent in the drive to build our platform for growth,” Argo International CEO Julian Enoizi said.  “With his breadth of industry knowledge and extensive understanding of the European markets, he will be a significant asset to our ongoing development.” 

Nigel Mortimer, Director of Product Development at Argo Group, says, “I've worked with Tony for several years, his energetic approach to product development combined with his knowledge of the European and Asian markets mean he's perfectly placed to identify and attract talented underwriters looking to work for an entrepreneurial organisation like Argo International. We're very excited about having him on board.”

Argo International, a specialist Lloyd’s insurer and subsidiary of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: AGII), today announces that, as part of the continued development of its underwriting business, it has appointed Alexander Campbell to the role of class underwriter of its direct and facultative property team. 

Mr Campbell, who takes up the position on 01 July, joins Argo International from Glacier Insurance, where he helped to establish and develop Glacier’s property underwriting presence in the UK. Previously Mr Campbell was responsible for developing business and group strategy within the property division of Arch Insurance Company Europe Ltd.

In his role at Argo International, Mr Campbell will be mainly responsible for large worldwide, ex-USA industrial business and will report to Neil Chapman, active underwriter and head of Argo International’s property underwriting. 

Argo International CEO, Julian Enoizi, said, “Alongside our focus on diversifying our business into new areas, we are equally committed to enhancing our existing capabilities and building our core lines. Alexander’s underwriting experience and extensive knowledge of the European markets will be a great asset in the continued expansion of both our property underwriting portfolio and our widening international presence.”

ABOUT ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LTD.

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NasdaqGS: AGII) is an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo Group offers a full line of high-quality products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims handling needs of businesses in four primary segments: Excess & Surplus Lines, Commercial Specialty, Reinsurance, and International Specialty. Information on Argo Group and its subsidiaries is available at www.argolimited.com.

Argo International, a specialist Lloyd’s insurer and subsidiary of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: AGII), today announces that it has appointed Craig Roberts as Class Underwriter of its International Treaty team.

Mr Roberts, who has over two decades of industry experience, has been  working with Aon Benfield’s Reinsurance Division and Global Binder Team since 2005.  Prior to this, Mr Roberts worked at BMS International Intermediaries as an Executive Director and was previously Deputy Class Underwriter and Vice President at Lloyd’s Managing Agency XL Brockbank Limited.   

In his new role, he will manage Argo International’s developing International Treaty book and will work closely with Andrew Carrier, Argo International Underwriting Director and President of Argo Re, to assist in harmonizing Argo Group’s global reinsurance underwriting strategy.

Mr Roberts takes over the role from James Braddock, who will be leaving Argo International to pursue other opportunities. 

Argo International CEO, Julian Enoizi, said, “Craig’s history in both broking and underwriting disciplines have given him a broad view of the  International Treaty market, the specialist requirements of reinsurance buyers and excellent relationships with the broking community.  I am confident that he will make an enormous contribution, both to the development of this business line and to Argo’s wider reinsurance strategy.”