Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty markets. The company operates in two segments, U.S. Operations and International Operations. It offers primary and excess specialty casualty, contract liability, commercial multi-peril, product liability, environmental liability, and auto liability insurance products; workers compensation, general liability, auto liability, and various public entity liability risks; management liability, and errors and omissions liability; and surety and inland marine insurance products. The company also provides long-tail excess casualty and general liability; general liability, international casualty, and motor treaties; professional indemnity, directors and officer's liability, and medical malpractice; direct and facultative excess insurance, North American and international binders, and residential collateral protection for lending institutions; and personal accident, aviation, cargo, yachts, and onshore and offshore marine insurance products. In addition, it offers property catastrophe reinsurance and excess property direct and facultative insurance products. The company markets its products through wholesale and retail agents, managing general agents, brokers, and third-party intermediaries. Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2023 | $30.00 | Buy → Neutral | Compass Point |
| 2/28/2023 | Mkt Perform → Underperform | Raymond James | |
| 9/12/2022 | $45.50 → $28.50 | Neutral → Buy | Compass Point |
| 8/10/2022 | Outperform → Mkt Perform | Raymond James | |
| 8/9/2022 | $35.00 | Buy → Neutral | Compass Point |
| 2/9/2022 | $70.00 → $60.00 | Strong Buy → Outperform | Raymond James |
| 2/9/2022 | $47.50 | Buy → Neutral | Compass Point |
| 11/4/2021 | $65.00 → $70.00 | Strong Buy | Raymond James |
| 10/18/2021 | $12.00 | Equal-Weight → Overweight | Morgan Stanley |
| 10/18/2021 | Equal-Weight → Overweight | Morgan Stanley |
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Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. ("Argo" or "the company"), an underwriter of specialty insurance products, today announced the appointment of Chris Donahue as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Donahue joined the company in November 2023 as Chief Financial Officer. "Chris has been integral to the transformation of Argo into a U.S.-focused specialty property & casualty company," said Jonathan Bayer, Chair of Argo's Board of Directors. "Argo has a focused strategy for its products and partners and is well positioned for future growth as Chris and the executive team continue to lead Argo." Mr. Donahue succeeds Jessica Buss, who has served as Argo's Chief Executive Officer since November 20
Industry veterans Rod Williams and Paul Drakontaidis also join the company Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE:ARGO) ("Argo" or the "company") today announced Greg Chilson as president of Argo Surety, effective September 1. Chilson has served as a strategic advisor to the business since May. "Greg joins the company with a tremendous amount of industry experience as we look to build on Argo Surety's track record as a very profitable, growth-oriented business," said Argo's President of U.S. Insurance, Jessica Snyder. "Over the past few months, Greg has assisted us as we worked to implement our strategy to evolve the business, including the evaluation of Argo's in-force portfolio
Capital Returns' Claims Do Not Reflect the Reality of Argo's Actions Urges Shareholders to Continue to Support Argo's Positive Momentum by Voting "FOR" All Argo's Highly Qualified Director Nominees on the BLUE Proxy Card Today Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE:ARGO) ("Argo" or "the Company") today announced that it is mailing a letter to shareholders in connection with its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders urging all Argo shareholders to vote the BLUE proxy card "FOR" ALL seven of Argo's highly qualified director nominees. The Annual Meeting will be held on December 15, 2022, and shareholders of record as of October 26, 2022 are entitled to vote at the meeting. The full tex
Strategic Repositioning that Began in Late 2019 Has Created Stronger Growth Platform and Optimized Business Mix Refreshed Board, Which Includes Company's Largest Shareholder, Has Right Skills and Experience to Oversee Ongoing Strategic Review Process Appointing Either of Capital Returns' Nominees Would Result in Loss of Superior Talent and Experience at Critical Juncture for Company Urges Stockholders to Vote the BLUE Proxy Card "FOR" ALL Seven of Argo's Highly Qualified Nominees Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE:ARGO) ("Argo" or "the Company"), an underwriter of specialty insurance products, today announced that it has filed an investor presentation with th
Argo Board Possesses Relevant Expertise and Complementary Skillsets Necessary to Oversee Argo's Strategic Priorities and Ongoing Review Process Highlights Critical Expertise of Bernard Bailey and Al-Noor Ramji Reinforces that Capital Returns' Candidates Would Diminish the Board's Capabilities and Expertise – Questions Capital Returns' Assertion that It's a Long-Term Shareholder Urges Shareholders to Vote "FOR" All Argo's Highly Qualified Director Nominees on the BLUE Proxy Card Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE:ARGO) ("Argo" or "the Company"), an underwriter of specialty insurance products, today announced that it is mailing a letter to shareholders in connection with its 20
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE:ARGO), an underwriter of specialty insurance, today announced Jessica Snyder has been appointed to serve as president, U.S. insurance, effective immediately. Snyder will report to Tom Bradley, Argo's executive chairman and chief executive officer. "Jessica has extensive executive experience in the property and casualty insurance industry that will serve Argo well as we continue to invest in the U.S. business and accelerate profitable growth," said Bradley. "She also has a proven track record of leading transformational growth strategies. We are confident she is a strong leader to help drive our U.S. business into the future." With almost 30 ye
Mr. Plants will join Strategic Review and Human Resources Committees Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE:ARGO) ("Argo" or "the Company") today announced the August 4, 2022 appointment of J. Daniel Plants as an independent member of the Company's board of directors (the "Board"). Mr. Plants is a seasoned investor, financial executive and senior advisor with three decades of experience helping companies successfully navigate change and unlock shareholder value. He currently serves as Chief Investment Officer of Voce Capital Management LLC, which he founded in 2011 after working at several leading financial institutions, including in executive positions in the mergers and acquisiti
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE:ARGO) ("Argo" or "the company"), an underwriter of specialty insurance products, today announced the appointment of Thomas A. Bradley, who has served as Argo's chairman since 2020, and who has been serving as interim chief executive officer ("CEO") since March 2022, as CEO, effective immediately. Bradley will also continue in his role as executive chairman of the board of directors. Kevin J. Rehnberg, who has been out on leave for health reasons since March 2022, will no longer serve as president or CEO and will resign from the company's board of directors, effective immediately. "During his time at Argo, Kevin made tremendous progress in tran
Highlights the Failure of the Company's Supposed Strategic Repositioning Warns Board Not to Undertake Any Refreshment Before the Annual Meeting Without Shareholder Input NEW YORK, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Returns Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, "Capital Returns"), one of the largest shareholders among actively managed funds of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. ("Argo" or the "Company") (NYSE:ARGO), today issued the following statement in response to the Company's press release issued yesterday: The claimed "strategic repositioning" in 2020 has resulted in further destruction of shareholder value. Argo's press release yesterday demonstrates why we believe th
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Returns Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, "Capital Returns"), one of the largest shareholders of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. ("Argo" or the "Company") (NYSE:ARGO), sent a letter to the Company's Board of Directors today urging the Board to commence a strategic alternatives process and objectively consider a sale of the full Company. "Exploring the sale of the entire Company is the optimal and necessary next step to maximize shareholder value." In the letter, Capital Returns expressed the belief that Argo has an exceptional U.S. specialty business whose results are both restricted by capital constraints and obscured by