Harris to lead Argo international insurance operations

Bermuda-based specialty re/insurer Argo Group International Holdings has appointed Matt Harris to lead the company’s international insurance operations, including the UK, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Bermuda.

Harris will begin in this new role as group head of international operations on January 1, 2019. Jose Hernandez, who is currently international operations head, will become responsible for leading strategic initiatives across the company as international operations chair. Both Harris and Hernandez will report to CEO Mark Watson III.

“These changes are a reflection of our deep bench of talented senior executives at Argo,” said Argo Group CEO Mark 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.”

Harris joined Argo in 2017 and was previously responsible for a large portion of Argo’s international business, including Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Harris joined Argo from AIG where he led South East Asia country operations.

Hernandez joined Argo in 2016. He spent more than 20 years with AIG in a number of senior leadership roles in the consumer and commercial segments. Over the course of his career, Hernandez has held country (Mexico), regional (Asia), and global (New York corporate headquarters) roles.