Wharton Joins Argo Group to Head Bermuda Professional Lines Operations

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced that William M. Wharton has been appointed to serve as head of professional lines operations in Bermuda. He has experience in Asia and Europe, in addition to Bermuda and the US, and “will complement our desire to profitably expand our business throughout the world,” Argo said.

Argo Group’s global head of professional lines Steve McGill noted that Wharton “brings a broad range of underwriting and management experience to Argo Group, along with a very strong background building outstanding teams and product offerings in many key global markets;” adding that his “deep product knowledge coupled with his strong market relationships will serve us well as we continue to grow and expand our professional lines platform in Bermuda.”

Wharton joins Argo Group from Catlin Insurance Singapore where he served as head of financial lines for Asia. Prior to joining Catlin in 2013, Wharton held executive positions at XL Insurance, serving as chief underwriting officer, professional lines, focusing on underwriting activities outside of the United States and Bermuda, as well as overseeing professional lines underwriting activities in the United Kingdom and Australia.

Prior to joining XL Insurance, Wharton served in senior management positions with Marsh & McLennan, Johnson & Higgins, and Chubb Insurance. He has a bachelor’s degree in economics and business from the University of Pittsburgh.

Source: Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.