Argo appoints former GuideOne CEO as US president

Bermuda-based specialty insurer Argo Group has appointed Jessica Snyder, a senior leader from GuideOne to serve as president of its US insurance operations.

Snyder was CEO of GuideOne for a five-year tenure, during which time she expanded its niche commercial and E&S lines, rejigged its reinsurance programme, and engineered a financial recovery.

Argo executive chairman and chief executive officer Tom Bradley said: “Jessica has extensive executive experience in the property and casualty insurance industry that will serve Argo well as we continue to invest in the US business and accelerate profitable growth. She also has a proven track record of leading transformational growth strategies. We are confident she is a strong leader to help drive our US business into the future.”

Snyder added: “Argo is a dynamic company with a clear and proven strategic vision for driving results across the specialty insurance industry. I am excited to join the organization as the company continues to focus and fortify its operating model and pursue a profitable growth strategy.”