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Industry Veteran Mark Brown Selected to Lead Argo Pro's Environmental Department

Thu. May 28, 2009; Posted: 04:00 PM
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CHICAGO, May 28, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AGII | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Argo Pro, a specialty professional underwriting division of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.'s (NasdaqGS: AGII | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) Excess & Surplus Lines segment, today announced the selection of Mark Brown as vice president of its environmental department.

"Mark solidifies Argo Group's position as a leading underwriter of environmental insurance products," said Argo Pro President John Keane. "He has an impressive knowledge of the environmental sciences and a strong understanding of the marketplace, having been in the environmental insurance industry since 1990."

"The keys to being successful in underwriting environmental risks is having a deep understanding of the industry and the ability to tailor coverage that meets the insureds' needs," said Brown. "We intend to utilize Argo Group's strong network of wholesale brokers to connect with those who could benefit from our environmental products portfolio."

Brown brings to Argo Pro 28 years of experience in the environmental field, most recently as vice president and environmental divisional manager at Markel Underwriting. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in marine biology from Stockton State College in New Jersey and has worked with companies such as AIG, ECS, Inc., and United Capitol.

ABOUT ARGO PRO

Argo Pro's environmental department has been a leader in the storage tank and dry cleaner product lines for years. Argo Pro is dedicated to providing specialty products and superior service through an efficient network of appointed specialty agents and brokers, operating in offices located in Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia and Arizona.

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.

SOURCE: Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. 
Rebecca Kelley, 210-321-8547 
rkelley@argogroupus.com
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