Argo Managing Agency News

Lloyd’s Market Association Names New Board Members for 2018

The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) has announced four new members of its board, following a recent nomination process. Effective from the annual general meeting to be held on May 31, 2018, one new and three re-appointed board members are: David …

ArgoGlobal Launches Lloyd’s Market Motor Treaty Consortium, Supported by Barbican

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, announced the launch of the first Lloyd’s market consortium for motor treaty business. The consortium, led by ArgoGlobal and supported by Barbican Insurance Group, was established in time for Jan. 1 …

ArgoGlobal Launches Cyber Division; Heaton Named Cyber Class Underwriter

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, announced the launch of its Cyber division with the appointment of Russell Heaton as cyber class underwriter. He takes up his role with immediate effect and reports to Ryan Barnes, head …

Lloyd’s Insurer ArgoGlobal Grabs O’Gorman from CNA to Lead Marine Team

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, announced the appointment of Steve O’Gorman as head of Marine, effective Aug. 22. He reports to Bruno Ritchie, director of underwriting and active underwriter. The former head of Marine, Philip Thorpe-Apps, …

ArgoGlobal Buys Renewal Rights to Allied World’s Marine Hull Business in Asia

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, announced it has acquired the renewal rights for Allied World’s marine hull business in Asia. The transaction completed on August 5. “I am very pleased that we have reached an agreement …

ArgoGlobal Appoints Summers as Credit and Political Risks Underwriter

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, announced the appointment of Andrew Summers as credit and political risks underwriter. He will report to Jeremy Shallow, credit and political risks class underwriter, effective immediately. Summers joins ArgoGlobal from AIG …