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Westfield | September 09, 2022

Successfully executing on its Specialty Insurance expansion strategy, Westfield today announced its entrance into the international specialty market via the purchase of Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200 from Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. As a leading property and casualty (P&C) insurance company in the United States, this acquisition accelerates Westfield Specialty’sSM rapid growth after a strong first year in the U.S. market. Subject to regulatory approva...

Argo Group | November 28, 2018

A shortage in talent among underwriters, Russian cyber hacking, and trade wars are just a few of the concerns that are on the minds of brokers, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they consider the future of insurance, according to a mid-year report from Argo Group that surveyed professionals on the shifting insurance landscape, how they think changes in the industry will impact them, and how they plan to respond....

Insurance Business America | March 07, 2019

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...

Insurance Business Magazine | January 16, 2020

Insurance start-up battleface, which provides travel insurance for unconventional travelers worldwide, has announced that it has successfully closed a seed funding round with backing from strategic and venture capital investors. Fintech Ventures Fund has invested in battleface, joining Greenlight Re and Tangiers Group. The investment will be used to expand software development, hire sales and business-development personnel, and expand battleface’s global reach, the company said. “We ...