ArgoGlobal has announced Dominic Kirby as newly appointment Managing Director of Argo Managing Agency, set to replace David Harris who is transitioning into a new role as Head of Performance.
Argo Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mark Watson, said; “Dom has been a valuable member of the Ariel Re underwriting leadership team. Given his depth of experience and record of success, I’m confident he is the right person to lead the group.”
Commenting on Harris’ move to Head of Performance, he said; “David played a pivotal leadership role in developing the Argo Managing Agency into one of the leading syndicates at Lloyd’s.
“Most recently, David provided tremendous leadership to the team successfully integrating Ariel Re, Syndicate 1910 and 6117. I’m pleased David is willing to take on this new, larger enterprise role and that the entire organization will benefit from his expertise.”
Kirby, whose appointment still awaits regulatory approval, brings over 25 years industry experience to his new role, having previously served as head of Ariel Re UK, and Managing Director at Torus Underwriting Management.
He boasts further experience as Deputy Managing Director and Managing Director at Flagstone Syndicate Management, and has held positions with Navigators Group, London and Navigators Underwriting Agency.
Kirby has been a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute since 2000.
