Argo hires Hartford marine head to lead new US property unit

Argo Group International Holdings has appointed David Higley as head of US property and inland marine.

Higley will lead Argo’s newly formed US property unit, made up of Alteris Property, Colony Specialty Property and Ariel Specialty Insurance Managers. He will also lead the group’s inland marine division.

Higley joins Argo from The Hartford, where he served as vice president, head of marine and livestock segments. Prior to that, he worked at Allianz Global and Corporate Specialty as market management executive. Higley also served as senior vice president, regional sales executive at Fireman’s Fund; vice president and chief operating officer at HONY Workers Compensation Trust; and branch vice president at Royal and Sun Alliance. He started his career in the industry at United Community Insurance.

Higley will report to Ron Vindivich, president, E&S, Colony Specialty.

“This is a significant step in simplifying Argo’s property business in an effort to enhance service and accelerate growth,” Vindivich said. “The newly combined operation also enables us to more clearly articulate our business appetite.

“David’s extensive industry expertise, proven ability to lead profitable books of business, and established network of strong client relationships make him the ideal candidate to realize the full potential of our U.S. property business.”

Get the latest re/insurance news sent to your inbox every day -  Sign up to our free email newsletters

Everest Re faces $1.2bn in Q3 nat cat losses

XL Group $1.5bn Q3 nat cat loss alleviates capital concerns: Morgan Stanley

Evacuation orders expand in California wildfires: AIR

Q3 cat losses to lead to price rises for London Market insurers

DARAG appoints Italian CEO to expand core market

AXIS estimates Q3 nat cat hit at $0.6bn

XL parent XLIT outlook downgraded by S&P

Trump healthcare executive order effect on insurers limited

Arch Capital expects up to $345m nat cat hit in Q3

County Hall places reinsurance through Lloyd’s

Tokio Marine estimates NA nat cat losses at $0.6bn

US flood programme NFIP’s $16bn support no alternative to comprehensive reform

Oak Underwriting includes cyber in high-net-worth insurance

Don't miss our insurtech email newsletter - sign up today