Ariel Re UK boss moves to head up Argo Managing Agency

ArgoGlobal, a Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, has appointed Dominic Kirby to replace David Harris as managing director of Argo Managing Agency.

The company had earlier announced that Harris would transition into a new group-level role as head of performance, reporting directly to Argo Group CEO Mark Watson III with specific accountability for performance management.

Kirby was previously the head of Ariel Re UK. Prior to joining Ariel Re in 2015, he was managing director at Torus Underwriting Management. From 2007 to 2011, Kirby served as deputy managing director, and ultimately managing director at Flagstone Syndicate Management. Previously, he worked for Navigators Group, London and Navigators Underwriting Agency.

Watson commented: "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.

"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 organisation will benefit from his expertise."

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