Global specialty re/insurer, Argo Group International Holdings, has appointed Matt Harris as Group Head of International Operations, effective 1 January 2019.
Having joined the company in 2017, Harris’ new role will see him lead the company’s international insurance operations.
Jose A. Hernandez, who currently serves as International Operations Head, will become responsible for leading strategic initiatives across the company as International Operations Chair.
Both Harris and Hernandez will report to Chief Executive Officer Mark E. Watson III.
Harris, who brings more than 25 years of insurance experience to the role, joined Argo from AIG where he led South East Asia Country Operations.
Prior to that, he was CEO of AIG Malaysia Insurance and CEO of AIG New Zealand. Earlier in his career, Harris served as chief representative for Insurance Australia Group in Mumbai, India.
“These changes are a reflection of our deep bench of talented senior executives at Argo,” said Watson III.
“Jose has led the continued transformation of our international business and brought on board a number of key executives. I am pleased we will now have the benefit of his insight and expertise applied across the company.
“Matt’s vast experience in both international operations and distribution makes him uniquely suited to move into his broader leadership role.”
Hernandez joined Argo in 2016. With more than 30 years of industry experience, he started his career working for several insurers in the U.S. and abroad.
He went on to spend more than 20 years with AIG in a number of senior leadership roles in the consumer and commercial segments.
