Argo Group
Argo names Amlin’s Harris MD of Lloyd's operations
Argo International has recruited Amlin’s former chief operating officer to head up its Lloyd’s business.
Claims boss disputes international focus as prime driver for legal panel consideration
The relationship between individual legal advisors and insurer claims teams is more important than selecting one of the ‘big four’ firms for a panel spot on the basis of their global reach alone.
Market Moves: Bollington and Miller help keep brokers at the top of the recruitment table
It was a quiet week for insurers as the broking sector once again dominated the recruitment landscape. There were notable hires not just at Bollington, but also at Miller where a pair of placement specialists joined the expanding team. The Lloyd’s market…
Cega signs quartet of Q1 partnership deals
Medical assistance provider Cega inked deals with four new clients, including Aviva, in the first three months of 2013.
Argo International hires Barbican PI underwriter
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has appointed James McPartland as an underwriter in its professional indemnity team.
Market Moves: Markel, Axa and Argo head the recruitment trail
Insurers hit the recruitment trail hard last week after recent broking dominance, with notable hires at Markel, Axa and Argo. It was a quieter few days for those on the periphery of the industry, although some of the slack was inevitably picked up by the…
Argo's head of aerospace to become underwriting director
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has promoted Bruno Ritchie, pictured, to underwriting director.
Argo International appoints underwriting director
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has appointed Bruno Ritchie as director of underwriting, subject to regulatory approval.
Market moves: Three new staff for Giles as recruitment drive continues
Continuing its push for new staff, Giles was again one of the biggest recruiters this week, with the broker welcoming three new faces to its Scottish team. Elsewhere in broking, Arthur J Gallagher, UIB and the Wilson Organisation brought in new starters…
Argo is back in profit in 2012 despite $47.9m superstorm Sandy hit
International specialty insurer and reinsurer Argo has reported post-tax income of $52.3m for the year ending 31 December, recovering from a loss of $81.9m in 2011.
Argo swings to $52m net income for 2012
International specialty insurer and reinsurer Argo has reported post-tax income of $52.3m for the year ending 31 December, recovering from a loss of $81.9m in 2011.
Market moves: Brokers lead recruitment drive with major hires at Reich, Russell Scanlan and RFIB
The recruitment space belonged to broking this week, with Reich, Russell Scanlan and RFIB all recruiting senior staff. Reich welcomed a new head of group operations, while Russell Scanlan and RFIB added directors to their respective teams. Meanwhile,…
Argo poaches Aon's marine claims director
Argo today unveiled Robert Dobson as its new marine claims manager.
Argo looks to Aon for marine claims manager
Argo International has appointed Aon’s former marine claims director as its new marine claims manager with immediate effect.
Market Moves: Reshuffles at Ace Group and Axa represent week's main moves
Ace Group, Axa and Legal & General were the most active firms in the recruitment space this week, with the trio making major reshuffles. Ace rejigged its Europe, Middle East and Africa claims team, Axa added new executives to it direct and partnerships…
Reinsurance: Superstorm in a teacup?
While destruction wreaked by Superstorm Sandy hasn’t hit the reinsurance sector as hard as might be expected, the market faces challenges in the shape of overcapitalisation and PPOs.
Argo hires general liability underwriter from Besso
Argo International, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, has appointed Vanessa Lampard as an underwriter in its general liability team.
Argo International looks to Besso for underwriting director
Argo International has recruited Besso’s director of underwriting to serve in its general liability team.
Argo adds to underwriting team
Argo International has appointed James Cassidy as an underwriter to its general liability team.
Argo launches first sidecar
Argo Group International has set up its first sidecar in the form of Harambee Re for the 2013 accident year.
Market Moves: Liberty makes three additions
Liberty was the most active recruiter this week, with Liberty International Underwriters appointing two senior underwriters to its aviation team and Liberty Syndicates adding a class underwriter to its war and terrorism unit.
Ex-Brit underwriter takes on property role at Argo International
Argo International has appointed former Brit Insurance underwriter Neil Russell as class underwriter for property.
Argo expands treaty offering with Lloyd's platform
Argo Group International Holdings is expanding its offerings in the international casualty marketplace with treaty reinsurance business written through Lloyd's.
Join Allianz, Groupama and Miller in 2012 insurance football tourament
The Prince's Trust is today calling on insurance companies to help tackle youth unemployment by taking part in the charity's annual fundraising football tournament.