Argo appoints interim head of Colony Specialty following retirement

Argo Group US has appointed Gary Grose, Argo Group’s head of marketing and producer management, as the interim head of Colony Specialty, its excess and surplus lines carrier, following the retirement of Ron Vindivich.

Grose will take on the role in addition to his current responsibilities. Argo is actively recruiting a permanent replacement and plans to have the position filled by the spring.

Gary Grose joined Argo in 2014 as head of producer management and later took on responsibility for all aspects of the brand and the marketing function. Grose joined Argo from Marsh, where he was responsible for leading all marketing and communications strategy and initiatives across the US. He has also held a variety of marketing and producer/distribution management positions at Zurich, Allstate and John Hancock. Grose is a graduate of State University of New York at Geneseo.

“Gary is an effective leader with deep industry knowledge,” said Kevin Rehnberg, Argo Group president for the Americas & chief administrative officer. “He’s a valuable member of our executive team, and the perfect choice to assist with the transition and onboarding of a new leader.

“Ron has served in leadership roles at Argo for more than 12 years. During that time, he has made many contributions to the company.”

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