Specialty re/insurer Argo Group International Holdings has named former Travelers Insurance underwriter, Steve Eccles, as new chief underwriting officer (CUO) of its international business.
Eccles will report to head of international, Jose Hernandez, in his CUO role; “Argo Group continues to build an impressive international platform with a growing bench of top-tier talent, and I’m pleased to have Steve join the team,” said Hernandez; “His strong leadership experience and deep knowledge of the industry will serve us well in this newly created, cornerstone role.
“Steve’s expertise will be valuable as he works with the team to further establish our footprint as we strive to be a leading specialty lines insurer internationally.”
Eccles is a distinguished industry veteran with over 30 years experience, including executive roles as leader of Travelers Syndicate Management and Travelers Insurance Company boards.
He also served as elected director on Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) board, and chairman of the LMA underwriting committee.
Eccles joins Argo following the recent closure of Argo Group’s Ariel Re acquisition and a series of strategic organisational updates and new international leadership hires in Latin America, Europe and Asia.
Bruno Ritchie, the director of underwriting and active underwriter for Argo syndicate 1200, has announced plans to leave the company; “We appreciate Bruno’s contributions and wish him the best in the future,” said Hernandez.
