Argo picks new leaders for US E&S lines and Trident following departure

Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings has appointed Ron Vindivich to lead its US excess and surplus (E&S) lines division, which includes the company's cornerstone Colony Specialty business.

According to the statement, the former E&S president Art Davis has left the company.

The re/insurer has also promoted Sue Coates to senior vice president, taking on Vindivich’s former role as head of Trident Public Risk Solutions.

Both Vindivich and Coates will report to Argo’s US operations president Kevin Rehnberg.

"We have a strong US platform with a deep bench of high-performing leaders," said Rehnberg. "I appreciate all that Art has accomplished over the past four years as leader of this profitable business. Given Ron and Sue’s track records of success, I’m confident the company’s positive momentum will continue well into the future."

Vindivich most recently served as president of Trident, Argo Group’s public entity insurance and risk management business. Prior to this role, he held a number of positions at Colony Specialty beginning as underwriting vice president in 2006 – ultimately being promoted to senior vice president in 2010 before moving over to lead Trident in 2013. Prior to working at Colony, Vindivich held a number of positions at Chubb, Kemper and CNA.

Coates moves into her role leading Trident with more than 25 years of industry experience. She joined Trident in 2008 as part of the Massamont acquisition, serving in many roles within the underwriting division before being appointed vice president, director of underwriting in 2016. Prior to that, Coates was a senior underwriter of public entities with Massamont Insurance, managing large municipal and school risks.

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