Argo confirms Thomas Bradley as CEO

Argo Group International Holdings, an underwriter of specialty insurance products, has announced the appointment of Thomas Bradley as chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Bradley, who will also continue in his role as executive chairman of the board of directors, has been serving as interim CEO since March.

Kevin Rehnberg, who has been out on leave for health reasons since March, will no longer serve as president or CEO and will resign from the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.

“During his time at Argo, Kevin made tremendous progress in transforming the US business, laying the groundwork for improvements in the International business and streamlining operations to drive efficiency,” said Bradley. “We would like to sincerely thank Kevin for his service to Argo, congratulate him on a very accomplished career, and wish him the best in the future.”

He continued: “It is a privilege to serve as executive chairman and CEO working with a highly engaged board of directors and an outstanding group of employees across the company. We will continue to implement our strategy with a focus on shareholders, customers and employees.”

Bernard Bailey, Argo’s lead independent director, added: “Tom’s vast industry knowledge and strategic focus will serve the company well as we work to chart the optimal course for Argo’s future.”

Bradley previously served as the chief financial officer (CFO) and executive vice president of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, from 2012 until 2017. Prior to that, he was executive vice president and CFO for two other public companies, Fair Isaac Corporation and the St. Paul Companies. He also held senior financial and operational positions at Zurich Insurance Group, including CFO for North America and CEO of the Universal Underwriters Group (now Zurich Direct Markets).