Andrew Robertson joins from Dual Corporate Risks

Lloyd’s insurer Argo International announced Andrew Robertson has now joined the company as class underwriter for Directors and Officers Liability and related classes for Syndicate 1200.

Robertson’s appointment was announced in August 2010 and he will report to Paul Kneafsey, active underwriter - Casualty and Richard Smart, deputy underwriter – Casualty.

Robertson previously held the position of director and manager of the D&O team at Dual Corporate Risks, where he was responsible for developing the D&O account and expanding the division.

As part of Argo International’s plans for UK and European expansion, Robertson will be involved in developing Argo International’s Financial Products and Financial Lines business with the aim of extending and diversifying the business and product range.

Kneafsey said: “We continue to develop our casualty underwriting team with senior appointments of experienced and well regarded, underwriting talent. Andrew is a potent force in Directors and Officers insurance and his arrival at Argo international will be a real benefit to our brokers and to our customers.”