Argo Group
Market Moves - 10 September 2015
All the latest recruitment news from the world of insurance.
Hindson joins Argo as chief risk officer
Alex Hindson has been appointed chief risk officer at Argo.
Lloyd's underwriters create Asia-Pacific excess consortium
A new Asia-Pacific excess of loss property cover is led by Atrium and provides $25m (£16m) of loss capacity up to 100% of excess layers.
Advantage and Argo Global sign binding agreement
Jersey-based Advantage Underwriting has signed a binding agreement with Argo Global to expand its capacity and underwriting proposition.
Market Moves - 11 December 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
RSG hires Argo underwriter to lead London MGA
Chicago-based insurance services business Ryan Specialty Group has recruited Argo Re underwriter Mark Peeters to lead a new London-based managing general agent specializing in directors and officers liability cover.
Argo unveils complimentary legal advice for D&O customers
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has launched a new policy that see the firm offer complimentary legal support to holders of directors and officers policies.
Aon unveils syndicate-backed professional indemnity facility
Aon has launched a new professional indemnity product with the backing of Lloyd’s syndicates including Novae and Argo.
Howden introduces 'world first' mining rescue product
Howden Broking Group has launched a standalone product that mitigates the costs of rescue in the event of a mine collapse.
Argo International hires space risks underwriter
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has appointed Édouard Merlet as space risks underwriter for Argo Global Assurances, Argo International’s Paris-based underwriting platform.
Argo looks to Xchanging for claims role
Argo International has appointed Rashpal Rooprai as senior liability claims adjustor.
Argo hires Aviva's Schmidt as group CUO
Argo Group has hired Axel Schmidt to take over as group chief underwriting officer.
Market Moves - 10 April 2014
Who has moved where in the insurance industry this week.
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Argo appoints Finch to D&O role
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has appointed Tim Finch as a D&O underwriter.
Market Moves - 30 January 2014
Admiral, Canopius and Novae were among the recruiters in what was a busy week for insurers, with Bollington and JLT-owned Thistle the brokers making moves.
Ark underwriter Stollery takes on property role at Argo
Argo International has appointed Ark Syndicate Management’s Matt Stollery as property binding authorities underwriter.
Argo International unveils environmental impairment product
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has launched a new product to cover environmental impairment liabilities.
Market Moves: Big moves among brokers as Lyons and Trott re-emerge in new roles
A hectic spurt of recruitment this week saw some top-level moves at some of the UK’s largest brokers, with Gallagher recruiting an RSA account manager to help run sales in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Meanwhile. the Scottish broker’s former managing…
Argo appoints Wilken as president of Argo Re
Argo Group International has promoted Matthew Wilken has been promoted to president of Argo Re.
Argo International swoops for Willis wordings specialist
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has recruited Willis wordings specialist Jill Unsworth.
Market Moves: Cox joins Ecclesiastical management board, while Bluefin’s Philip moves up again
Both insurers and brokers completed their fair share of high-profile hires this week. Ecclesiastical took top billing among insurers, with the appointment of Brit’s former chief executive Ray Cox as a board member, while among brokers Bluefin recruited…
Argo International hires Brit's Jackson as head of compliance
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has appointed Mike Jackson as head of compliance.
Market Moves: Insurers and brokers make new hires, with some top-level appointments
It was even between insurers and brokers this week in recruiting stakes, as Simply Health filled the void left by its departing CEO and Bluefin made four hires within its professions division. Hires were finalised at Hyperion’s underwriting arm Dual and…