The board of Heritage Managing Agency Ltd, a member of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NasdaqGS: AGII), today announced the appointment of John Spencer as a non-executive director. Mr. Spencer is appointed to the board subject to Lloyd’s and FSA approval.
Mr. Spencer has a wealth of experience in the Lloyd’s market, both in the broking sector and at the Corporation of Lloyd’s. Most recently, he was Chief Executive Officer of BMS Group, the specialist insurance and reinsurance broker. He has also served as Deputy Chairman of the London Market Brokers Committee.
“John brings to the board the breadth and depth of his knowledge, experience and skills, which will undoubtedly benefit both our vision and strategy going forward as we continue to build our platform,” said Heritage Chief Executive Officer Richard Pexton.
ABOUT HERITAGE MANAGING AGENCY LTD, MEMBER OF ARGO GROUP
Heritage is an established, specialist insurer that underwrites through Lloyd’s of London. Its business is focused on underwriting worldwide property and liability risks. The worldwide property unit incorporating personal accident and international property treaty concentrates on underwriting short-tail risks with an emphasis on commercial property.
The liability unit underwrites non-US, professional indemnity, financial institutions and directors and officers liability insurance and US specialty classes.
ABOUT ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LTD.
Headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NasdaqGS: AGII) is an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo Group offers a full line of high-quality products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims handling needs of businesses in four primary segments: Excess & Surplus Lines, Commercial Specialty, Reinsurance, and International Specialty. Information on Argo Group and its subsidiaries is available at www.argolimited.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains certain statements that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are qualified by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally and also may materially differ from actual future experience involving any one or more of such statements. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and uncertainties, see Argo Group's filings with the SEC. The inclusion of a forward-looking statement herein should not be regarded as a representation by Argo Group that Argo Group's objectives will be achieved. Argo Group undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
As a Lloyd's syndicate Heritage enjoys an A+ Standard & Poor's insurance rating.
Contacts:
Wendy Davis
Johnson, 441-296-5858 or 441-300-3719
