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Heritage CEO Richard Pexton Resigns

Mon. December 08, 2008; Posted: 10:10 AM
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LONDON, Dec 08, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AGII | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- The board of Heritage Managing Agency Ltd, a member of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NasdaqGS: AGII), today announced the resignation of Richard Pexton as chief executive officer, effectively immediately.

Nick Denniston, Heritage's chief financial officer, will assume the position of CEO on an interim basis until a successor is appointed.

David Spiller, chairman of Heritage, said, "We are grateful for the contribution Richard has made in Heritage's growth and development and wish him well in his future pursuits."

ABOUT HERITAGE MANAGING AGENCY LTD, MEMBER OF ARGO GROUP

Heritage is an established, specialist insurer that underwrites through Lloyd's of London. Its business is focused on underwriting worldwide property and liability risks. The worldwide property unit incorporating personal accident and international property treaty concentrates on underwriting short-tail risks with an emphasis on commercial property.

The liability unit underwrites non-US, professional indemnity, financial institutions and directors and officers liability insurance and US specialty classes.

ABOUT ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LTD.

Headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NasdaqGS: AGII | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo Group offers a full line of high-quality products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims handling needs of businesses in four primary segments: Excess & Surplus Lines, Commercial Specialty, Reinsurance, and International Specialty. Information on Argo Group and its subsidiaries is available at www.argolimited.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains certain statements that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are qualified by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally and also may materially differ from actual future experience involving any one or more of such statements. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and uncertainties, see Argo Group's filings with the SEC. The inclusion of a forward-looking statement herein should not be regarded as a representation by Argo Group that Argo Group's objectives will be achieved. Argo Group undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

As a Lloyd's syndicate Heritage enjoys an A+ Standard & Poor's insurance rating.

SOURCE: Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.

SOURCE: Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. Wendy Davis Johnson, 441-296-5858 or 441-300-3719 Corporate Communications Counsel

For full details on Argo Group International Holdings Limited (AGII) click here. Argo Group International Holdings Limited (AGII) has Short Term PowerRatings of 7. Details on Argo Group International Holdings Limited (AGII) Short Term PowerRatings is available at This Link.

    


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