Argo Group enters insurance network GBN Worldwide

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. has come onboard GBN Worldwide as member and network partner. What this means for the Bermuda-headquartered underwriter is it will gain access to what is described as “an eco-system made up of the world’s leading (re)insurers, independent brokers, and specialty suppliers.” The insurance network has over 120 members operating in more than 140 countries. “Becoming part of GBN provides us with significant distribution opportunities and extends our global reach in a single step,” noted ArgoGlobal’s head of international marketing & producer management Ewelina Kudla. “Connect Marketplace, a Lloyd’s-recognised digital placing platform, gives us an unparalleled virtual presence around the world, which will benefit our existing and prospective clients.” With network members able to transact specialty business globally 24/7 using a single point of contact, Argo believes the move is in line with its digital strategy, given GBN’s focus on digital commerce.