Colony Specialty appoints regional managers for US casualty division

Excess and Surplus lines carrier Colony Specialty, a subsidiary of Argo Group International Holdings, has appointed two regional managers within its US casualty division.

Mike York will be responsible for overseeing Colony’s book of business in the North Region, and Donna Pyle in the South Region. Both the executives will report to Tim Williams, vice president, underwriting at Colony Specialty.

York previously served as assistant vice president, underwriting team lead and was responsible for growing and managing the Midwest team at Colony Specialty.

Pyle most recently served as assistant vice president, underwriting in the casualty division at Colony. She was responsible for managing the underwriting team and overall casualty support operations. Prior to that, she was assistant vice president, regulatory compliance for Argo Group US.

Williams commented: "These leadership appointments will provide strategic oversight of our regional offices. They will enhance our product delivery, staff development and broker relationships."