Argo Group
NYSE: ARGO is an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in areas of the property and casualty market.
Our Footprint
As a leading global specialty underwriter, we do business around the world and continue to set up new operations.
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COUNTRIES WITH ARGO OFFICES
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COUNTRIES WHERE ARGO WRITES RISK
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EMPLOYEES SPEAK 19 LANGUAGES
Helping People and Businesses Succeed
Argo Group began as Argonaut Insurance Exchange 70 years ago in California, specializing in underwriting workers’ compensation. See how Argo has evolved into an internationally recognized specialty insurer of clients around the world.
Argonaut Insurance Exchange Launches
On August 6, Argonaut Insurance Exchange receives its certificate of authority. The company operates from a single room in the Merchants Exchange Building in San Francisco.
Argonaut Insurance Exchange Launches
Read moreOn August 6, Argonaut Insurance Exchange receives its certificate of authority. The company operates from a single room in the Merchants Exchange Building in San Francisco.
Argonaut Insurance Company Forms
All policyholders of the original exchange become shareholders in the new Argonaut Insurance Company.
Argonaut Insurance Company Forms
All policyholders of the original exchange become shareholders in the new Argonaut Insurance Company.
Argonaut Life Insurance Company Created
The subsidiary Argonaut Life Insurance Company is created.
Argonaut Life Insurance Company Created
Read moreThe subsidiary Argonaut Life Insurance Company is created. It offers a policy in which premium payments are back-end loaded.
Acquisition by Teledyne
Argonaut is acquired by Teledyne Inc., which also acquires Great Central Insurance Company and operates both as autonomous subsidiaries.
Acquisition by Teledyne
Argonaut is acquired by Teledyne Inc., which also acquires Great Central Insurance Company and operates both as autonomous subsidiaries.
Argonaut Group Inc. Forms
Teledyne Inc. spins off Argonaut Insurance Company and Argonaut Great Central Insurance Company into a newly formed holding company named Argonaut Group Inc.
NASDAQ Listing
Argonaut joins the Nasdaq National Market (Nasdaq: AGII).
Trident Insurance Services Created
Trident Insurance Services LLC is founded to write commercial insurance for governmental entities, municipalities and other public entities.
Mark E. Watson III Named CEO
Mark E. Watson III, who became an investor in the company in 1998 and a director in 1999, becomes president and chief executive officer.
Trident Insurance Services Created
Read moreTrident Insurance Services LLC is founded to write commercial insurance for governmental entities, municipalities and other public entities.
Mark E. Watson III Named CEO
Read moreMark E. Watson III, who became an investor in the company in 1998 and a director in 1999, becomes president and chief executive officer.
Relocation to San Antonio
Argonaut relocates its corporate office to San Antonio to take advantage of a qualified and quickly growing workforce.
Colony Group and Rockwood Casualty Acquired
Argonaut purchases The Colony Group and Rockwood Casualty Insurance Company from Front Royal Inc.
Relocation to San Antonio
Read moreArgonaut relocates its corporate office to San Antonio to take advantage of a qualified and quickly growing workforce.
Colony Group and Rockwood Casualty Acquired
Read moreArgonaut purchases The Colony Group and Rockwood Casualty Insurance Company from Front Royal Inc.
Fulcrum Insurance Company Assets Acquired
Argonaut acquires renewal rights of Fulcrum Insurance Company, an excess and surplus lines underwriter.
Fulcrum Insurance Company Assets Acquired
Argonaut acquires renewal rights of Fulcrum Insurance Company, an excess and surplus lines underwriter.
Grocers Insurance Company Acquired
Argonaut acquires Grocers Insurance, which partners with independent grocers to offer expert risk management solutions.
Grocers Insurance Company Acquired
Read moreArgonaut acquires Grocers Insurance, which partners with independent grocers to offer expert risk management solutions.
Argonaut Specialty Established
Argonaut Specialty is established to offer surplus lines coverage to slightly larger accounts than Colony.
Argonaut Specialty Established
Read moreArgonaut Specialty is established to offer surplus lines coverage to slightly larger accounts than Colony.
Rebrands as Argo Group
Argonaut merges with PXRE and becomes an international organization by establishing a Bermuda-domiciled holding company. The new company is named Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.
Argo Re Formed
The reinsurance company Argo Re is formed.
Heritage/Syndicate 1200 Acquired
Argo Group buys Lloyd’s Syndicate 1200 to increase market presence and extend geographic capability.
Grocers Insurance Company Acquired
Read moreArgonaut acquires Grocers Insurance, which partners with independent grocers to offer expert risk management solutions.
Argo Surety Established
Argo Group enters the surety insurance market by launching Argo Surety.
Argo Surety Established
Read moreArgo Group enters the surety insurance market by launching Argo Surety.
ARIS Title Insurance Corporation Acquired
Argo Group acquires ARIS Title Insurance, which underwrites title insurance for international fine art and collectibles.
ARIS Title Insurance Corporation Acquired
Read moreArgo Group acquires ARIS Title Insurance, which underwrites title insurance for international fine art and collectibles.
Argo Seguros Opens
Argo Seguros, which specializes in property and casualty underwriting, opens in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Argo Seguros Opens
Read moreArgo Seguros, which specializes in property and casualty underwriting, opens in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Argo International Becomes ArgoGlobal
Argo International is rebranded as ArgoGlobal, establishing ArgoGlobal Asia and a local presence in Singapore.
Argo International Becomes ArgoGlobal
Read moreArgo International is rebranded as ArgoGlobal, establishing ArgoGlobal Asia and a local presence in Singapore.
Ariel Re Acquired
Argo Group purchases global underwriter Ariel Re.
Ariscom Acquired and Rebranded
Italian specialty insurer Ariscom is acquired and rebranded as ArgoGlobal Assicurazioni S.p.A.
Ariscom Acquired and Rebranded
Read moreItalian specialty insurer Ariscom is acquired and rebranded as ArgoGlobal Assicurazioni S.p.A.
NYSE Listing
Argo Group transfers its stock listing to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ARGO) to reach a broader base of global investors.
NYSE Listing
Read moreArgo Group transfers its stock listing to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ARGO) to reach a broader base of global investors.
Kevin j. Rehnberg named CEO
Kevin J. Rehnberg, who served as the president of the company’s U.S. Operations from 2013 to 2019, becomes director and chief executive officer.
Kevin j. Rehnberg named CEO
Read moreKevin J. Rehnberg, who served as the president of the company’s U.S. Operations from 2013 to 2019, becomes director and chief executive officer.
