Argonaut Group Appoints Rodney N. Sargent as Corporate Vice President, Marketing & Communications.SAN ANTONIO San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. -- Argonaut Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:AGII) announced today that Rodney N. Sargent has been appointed vice president of corporate marketing and communications. "I am pleased to add such strong marketing leadership to the organization," said Mark E. Watson III, president and chief executive officer of Argonaut Group, Inc. "Rod brings a wealth of marketing experience to this new role. As a key member of the leadership team, he will provide greater focus and energy to the marketing, branding and communications of Argonaut Group." Sargent's experience includes executive management with several well known national insurers. He held multiple leadership roles with Seattle-based SAFECO, including positions as Corporate Marketing Officer and Corporate E-commerce Officer. Prior to joining Argonaut Group, Mr. Sargent was Vice President of Marketing for the Property & Casualty Companies of United Services Automobile Association Automobile Association may refer to:
USAA Urban Superintendents Association of America USAA United States Achievement Academy USAA United States Arbitration Act of 1925 USAA United States Axemen's Association USAA United States Air-Table-Hockey Association ). "This is a tremendous opportunity with a solid and dynamic insurer," said Sargent. "The leadership of Argonaut Group continually demonstrates a determined, specialized and disciplined underwriting Underwriting 1. The process by which investment bankers raise investment capital from investors on behalf of corporations and governments that are issuing securities (both equity and debt). 2. The process of issuing insurance policies. philosophy; this clarity of direction will drive continued success. I am eager to leverage these strengths and build upon such a compelling brand identity." "Rod will contribute marketing support to our operating companies operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. and to our valued distribution partners," said Watson. "He will apply his experience in traditional and online marketing, advertising and product development to assist Argonaut in becoming the commercial insurer of choice." Mr. Sargent is a graduate of Portland State University and Seattle University's Executive Leadership Program at the Albers Graduate School of Business. ABOUT ARGONAUT GROUP, INC. Headquartered in San Antonio, Argonaut Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:AGII) is a national underwriter underwriter n. a company or person which/who underwrites an insurance policy, issue of corporate securities, business, or project. (See: underwrite) UNDERWRITER, insurances. One who signs a policy of insurance, by which he becomes an insurer. of specialty insurance products in niche areas of the property & casualty market with assets of approximately $2.6 billion. Through its operating subsidiaries An operating subsidiary is a business term frequently used within the United States railroad industry. In the case of a railroad, it refers to a company that is a subsidiary but operates with its own identity and rolling stock. , Argonaut Group offers high quality customer service in programs tailored to the needs of its customers' businesses and risk management strategies. Collectively, Colony Insurance, Rockwood Casualty Insurance Company, Argonaut Insurance Company, Argonaut Great Central, Grocers Insurance and Trident Insurance Services underwrite To insure; to sell an issue of stocks and bonds or to guarantee the purchase of unsold stocks and bonds after a public issue. The word underwrite has two meanings. a full line of products in four primary areas: Excess and Surplus, Specialty Commercial, Risk Management, and Public Entity. Information on Argonaut Group and its subsidiaries is available at www.argonautgroup.com. |
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