Argo Tags Levinson To Lead All Its E&S Businesses

Argo Group US, a subsidiary of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., appointed former ACE Westchester executive Louis Levinson to head up the Argo Group's E&S segment.

As president of the segment, Mr. Levinson will oversee the underwriting and business operations of Colony, Argonaut Specialty and Argo Pro, the group announced in a March 17 statement.

Mr. Levinson will be based in Argo Group's New York office and will take on his new responsibilities on April 6.

Mark E. Watson III, president and chief executive officer of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd, said, "The E&S segment is a core part of our specialty franchise, and while the marketplace has been challenged recently, we look forward to Lou's leadership to help create maximum value from the market presence we have developed."

Mr. Levinson will report to the head of Argo Group US which, in the interim, is a position being filled by Mr. Watson.

At ACE Westchester, Mr. Levinson served as president of the nationwide casualty operations. He had been with ACE Westchester for the last nine years, joining in 2001 as senior vice president of casualty. He was appointed to the position of president of ACE Westchester in 2005.

Prior to working at ACE, Mr. Levinson served in senior sales and marketing roles with Fireman's Fund Insurance Company and Chubb Group of Insurance Companies.

Argo Group's E&S unit offers coverage for a broad range of risks that fall outside of the standard insurance market's appetite. Product lines offered include binding authority, brokerage property and casualty, primary general liability, excess and umbrella coverage, health care, social services, professional liability, and environmental risks. The products are offered through a nationwide network of appointed specialty agents and brokers.

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. is an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, with Lloyd's and Bermuda operations outside the United States.