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2021
Argo agrees to sell its Brazilian operations
Argo Group said it had agreed to sell Argo Seguros Brasil SA to Spice Private Equity for 160 million Brazilian reais, subject to the purchase agreement. Closing was subject to regulatory approval and expected by the end of 2021.
2021
Argo agrees to sell contract-binding renewal rights to MUSIC
Argo Group agreed to sell the renewal rights of its contract-binding property and casualty business to MUSIC, a subsidiary of Selective Insurance Group.
2021
Argo Group announces Scott Kirk as CFO
Argo Group announced Scott Kirk’s appointment as chief financial officer, effective March 1. Kirk will succeed Jay Bullock.
2020
Pelican Ventures and JC Flowers agree to acquire Ariel Re
Private equity investors Pelican Ventures and JC Flowers agreed to acquire Ariel Re from Argo Group for an undisclosed sum. The report describes the transaction as agreed, not completed.
2020
Paragon closes purchase of Trident Public Risk Solutions
Paragon Insurance Holdings announced that it had closed on the purchase of Trident Public Risk Solutions from Argo Group. Trident's business will continue to benefit from Argo policy and claims services.
2019
Argo Group CEO Mark Watson retires
Argo Group announced Mark Watson III’s retirement as chief executive officer, effective immediately. He was to remain on the board and serve as an advisor until December 30, 2019.
2019
Argo Group names Kevin Rehnberg interim CEO
Following Mark Watson’s retirement announcement, Argo Group’s board named Kevin Rehnberg interim chief executive officer, effective immediately and subject to regulatory approval in Bermuda.