Global specialty re/insurer Argo Group International Holdings has announced the appointment of Manuel Moreno to the newly created position of Chief Underwriting Officer of Latin America, effective immediately.
The new role includes responsibility over the strategy and execution of all underwriting operations in the region and will see Moreno report to Jorge Cazar, Head of Latin America at Argo Group.
Moreno brings over 20 years’ experience, having previously worked at Willis Towers Watson as Energy Regional Industry Leader for Latin America.
Prior to that, Moreno served as Vice President of energy and engineered risk of AIG’s Latin America operations and has held several other managerial positions in the region, including energy director for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean for AIG.
“Manuel is an exceptional individual with the skills to support Argo in our ongoing expansion in Latin America,” commented Cazar. “Our operations in the region have grown as we continuously identify opportunities to expand our footprint in this market. Manuel’s experience will prove invaluable, and I look forward to working with him.”
