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Argo Group Establishes New Sidecar for 2014, Harambee Re

Jan 7 2014 // The Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced the establishment of a new sidecar reinsurer for the 2014 accident year, Harambee Re Limited, which it said “continues Argo Group’s use of...

Argo Surety to Issue Surety Bonds in Europe for U.S. Clients

Dec 5 2013 // Argo Surety, a division of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., now has the capability to issue surety bonds throughout the European Union (EU). Policies will be written through Argo Group’s European subsidiary,...

Argo Group Makes International Management Appointments

Dec 4 2013 // The Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced the appointment of Glenn Burles as senior executive officer of Argo Re (DIFC) and the promotion of Kevin Williams to head of claims for Argo Group’s...

Best Affirms Argo Group International and Subs Ratings; Outlook Stable

Sep 3 2013 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Bermuda-based Argo Re Ltd. and its subsidiaries. Best also affirmed the...

Argo Group Reports $31.7 Million Q2 Net Income; $64.4 Million 6 Months

Aug 7 2013 // The Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013. The earnings highlights for the second quarter of 3013 were listed as follows: •...

Argo Group Reports Q1 Net income of $32.7 Million; GPW of $438.2 Million

May 6 2013 // Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. reported increases in both gross premiums written and net income for the first quarter of 2103. GPW reached $438.2 million, up by $41.9 million, a 10.6 percent...

Rose Joins Argo Group as Chief Investment Officer

Mar 19 2013 // The Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings announced that Mark H. Rose has joined Argo Group as chief investment officer. He brings to Argo Group “a broad knowledge of markets and asset classes and has...

Rehnberg Joins Argo Group as President, U.S. Operations

Mar 5 2013 // Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. announced Kevin J. Rehnberg has been selected to head its U.S. operations. He is based in Argo’s San Antonio headquarters. Previously, Rehnberg served as executive vice...

Argo Group Posts $4.7 Million Q4 Loss; FY Net Income $52.3 Million

Feb 7 2013 // The Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings announced the following highlights in its report on results for the fourth quarter of 2012: • Gross written premiums were $389.7 million, an increase of $47.9 million...

Argo Group Establishes New Sidecar, Harambee Re

Jan 8 2013 // Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. has established Harambee Re 2013-1 Ltd for the 2013 accident year. This is the first sidecar established by Argo Group. Unlike other sidecars, which typically write either...

Argo Group Estimates Preliminary Sandy Losses between $45 – $55 Million

Dec 21 2012 // The Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced that it expects its 2012 fourth quarter results to include pre-tax catastrophe losses, related to Hurricane Sandy, of between $45 million and $55 million,...

Argo Group Names Betz President of U.S. Surety Operation

Sep 21 2012 // Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. has promoted Josh Betz to president of Argo Surety, Argo Group’s Houston, Texas-based U.S. surety operation. He reports to Chief Financial Officer Jay Bullock. Betz previously...

Earnings Reports: Argo Group, Flagstone Re

Aug 7 2012 // Selected earnings highlights from the Bermuda-based Argo Group for the second quarter and the first six months of 2012 are as follows: Q2 2012 Q2 2011 Gross premiums written ———— $474.20 mn $406.70...

Dsouza Joins Argo Group in Dubai as Casualty, Professional Lines Underwriter

Jul 25 2012 // Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced that Jason Dsouza has joined Argo Re (DIFC) Ltd. in Dubai as a casualty and professional lines underwriter. He will report to Argo Re (DIFC’s) Chief Underwriting...

Best Affirms Argo Re, Argo Group and Subs Ratings; Outlook Stable

Jun 20 2012 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Bermuda-based Argo Re Ltd. and its subsidiaries, as well as the ICR of...

Colony Specialty Launches Environmental Auto Product

Jun 11 2012 // Colony Specialty, a member of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., is now offering business auto coverage in conjunction with its general liability and pollution coverages through their environmental division. The...

Earnings Report: Argo Group

May 8 2012 // Selected earnings highlights from the Bermuda-based Argo Group for the first quarter of 2012 are as follows: Q1 2012 Q1 2011 Gross premiums written ———— $396.3 mn $347.8 mn Net premiums written...

Luecke Joins Argo Group as Treasurer

Apr 13 2012 // Argo Group International Holdings announced that George Luecke has joined the group as senior vice president and treasurer. His oversight responsibilities will include all areas of treasury and capital management as well...

Argo Group to Reorganize Argo Pro

Mar 30 2012 // Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. will reorganize its U.S. professional lines businesses into a single platform under the Argo Pro brand. The reorganization consolidates three of Argo’s current business units:...

Baucher Joins Argo’s Paris Team to Manage Casualty & Financial Lines

Feb 7 2012 // Argo Group International Holdings announced that Valerie Baucher has joined Argo Assurances, the Argo Group’s Paris-based underwriting platform for large specialty risks. She will lead a financial lines and casualty...