Argo moves into entertainment with Mitsui appointment
Argo International, the specialist Lloyd's insurer and subsidiary of Argo Group International Holdings, has expanded its specialist portfolio with the addition of entertainment to its underwriting business.
The new line, written within the accident and health division of Argo International and which will include event cancellation, non-appearance, prize indemnity and film insurance, will be led by newly appointed Judith Isherwood, who has joined Argo International from Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Underwriting at Lloyd’s.
As project manager at Mitsui, Judith was responsible for implementing and executing strategic projects to evaluate and develop new business streams. Prior to this, she worked at
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