ArgoGlobal ‹ Press Releases

Sep

2019

ArgoGlobal Syndicate 1200 to Exit Asia

Posted on 2nd September 2019 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, today announced plans to exit Syndicate 1200 underwriting operations in Asia and most of its hull underwriting business within the syndicate. All existing policies remain valid and the company will manage claims handling through its London operation. […]

Aug

2019

ArgoGlobal’s David Harris announces retirement – continues as strategic advisor through March 2020

Posted on 20th August 2019 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, today announced David Harris will retire from his executive responsibilities in March of 2020. Until that time, he will continue with the company working on a number of strategic initiatives. With more than 35 years of insurance […]

Jul

2019

ArgoGlobal appoints John Moffatt to serve as Active Underwriter for Syndicate 1200

Posted on 29th July 2019 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, today announced the appointment of John Moffatt to serve as active underwriter for Syndicate 1200, subject to regulatory approval. Moffatt will report to Matt Harris, group head of International operations. “ArgoGlobal continues to strengthen a growing bench […]

May

2019

ArgoGlobal Expands Asia Pacific and Middle East A&H Offering

Posted on 14th May 2019 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, today announced the appointment of Zachary Tan as accident and health underwriter, effective immediately. He will report to Michael Scala, chief underwriting officer, Asia Pacific. “With a strong team in place both at Lloyd’s and in Singapore, […]

May

2019

ArgoGlobal Assicurazioni S.p.A. Appoints Marco Serra as Chief Underwriting Officer

Posted on 7th May 2019 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

ArgoGlobal Assicurazioni S.p.A, member of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ARGO), an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance, today announced the appointment of Marco Serra as chief underwriting officer, Italy, effective immediately. Based in Rome, he will report to ArgoGlobal Assicurazioni CEO Giovanni Tucci. […]

Apr

2019

ArgoGlobal strengthens Europe, Middle East and Asia Operations with appointment of Helen Donegan

Posted on 1st April 2019 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, today announced the appointment of Helen Donegan as head of operations – Europe, Middle East and Asia, effective April 1. Donegan will report to Dominic Kirby, managing director, ArgoGlobal. “Helen has an excellent track record of leading […]

Mar

2019

ArgoGlobal appoints Alfredo Alonso as Chief Underwriting Officer – Europe, Middle East and Asia

Posted on 12th March 2019 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, today announced the appointment of Alfredo Alonso as chief underwriting officer for Europe, Middle East and Asia. Alonso takes up his London-based role in March 2019; he will report to Matt Harris, group head of International Operations. […]

Jan

2019

Lloyd’s approves Waypoint as A&H coverholder for ArgoGlobal

Posted on 23rd January 2019 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Waypoint Underwriting Management, LLC today announced it has obtained coverholder approval to underwrite Accident and Health (A&H) products on behalf of ArgoGlobal Syndicate 1200 at Lloyd’s. Waypoint is a specialty managing general underwriter that offers insurance and reinsurance solutions to clients in the U.S. “This is […]

Jan

2019

ArgoGlobal Assicurazioni S.p.A uses Insurtech to provide Italian Gig Workers with On-demand Insurance

Posted on 15th January 2019 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

ArgoGlobal Assicurazioni S.p.A, member of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ARGO), an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance, is working with Axieme, a specialised broker connected to Jobby, one of Italy’s most innovative digital platforms, to respond to a need for on-demand, pay-as-you-go insurance […]

Dec

2018

ArgoGlobal Appoints Paul Lucas as Chief Actuary, International

Posted on 3rd December 2018 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, today announced the appointment of Paul Lucas as chief actuary, international. Lucas takes up his role immediately and will report to Bob Katzman, chief actuary, Argo Group. “We are pleased to welcome Paul to the team. He […]

Oct

2018

ArgoGlobal Assicurazioni S.p.A. strengthens broker relationships and enhances distribution with appointment of Marcello Lombardini

Posted on 15th October 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

ArgoGlobal Assicurazioni S.p.A., member of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ARGO), an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance, today announced the appointment of Marcello Lombardini as Distribution and Business Development Director. Joining from Banca IFIS, where he was most recently a Senior Insurance Consultant, […]

Oct

2018

ArgoGlobal appoints Michael Scala as Chief Underwriting Officer, Asia Pacific

Posted on 9th October 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance, today announced the appointment of Michael Scala as Chief Underwriting Officer, Asia Pacific. Scala will report to Veronica Grigg, Chief Executive Officer, ArgoGlobal Asia. “Mike is a talented leader […]

Mar

2018

ArgoGlobal Appoints Veronica Grigg to Lead Singapore Business

Posted on 5th March 2018 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, today announced the appointment of Veronica Grigg as senior executive officer for ArgoGlobal Asia. Grigg takes up her role in April and will be based in the Singapore office. She will report to Matt Harris, ArgoGlobal’s head […]

Dec

2017

ArgoGlobal appoints Elizabeth Mitchell as onshore energy underwriter

Posted on 12th December 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, today announces the appointment of Elizabeth Mitchell as onshore energy underwriter. She takes up the role immediately and will report to Jodi Davenport, class underwriter, onshore and downstream energy. Elizabeth brings nearly a decade of underwriting experience […]

Jul

2017

ArgoGlobal appoints Dominic Kirby as Managing Director

Posted on 31st July 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, today announced the appointment of Dominic Kirby to replace David Harris as managing director of Argo Managing Agency pending regulatory approval. Last September, the company announced Harris would begin transitioning into a new group-level role, head of […]

May

2017

ArgoGlobal appoints Paul Harris as professional indemnity underwriter

Posted on 2nd May 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, today announces the appointment of Paul Harris as professional indemnity underwriter. He takes up the role with immediate effect and will report to James McPartland, professional indemnity class underwriter. Paul brings more than a decade of underwriting […]