Julian Enoizi quits as chief of Argo International

Julian Enoizi has resigned as chief executive of Argo Group's London business, Argo International.

Enoizi will officially step down from the post on March 4 to pursue "other business interests".

“Since taking the helm in 2009, Julian introduced the disciplines to create a stable platform on which to base the future growth of Argo International,” said Argo group chief executive Mark Watson.

“Having established this base and overseen expansion into new classes of business, Julian has chosen to seek out a new challenge. He will be staying on through the beginning of March to ensure a smooth transition,” he said.

Enoizi resigned as chief executive of CNA Europe in May 2009 to become boss of Lloyd’s insurer Heritage Managing Agency, which was snapped up by Argo Group the year earlier.

Jeffrey Radke has been appointed managing director of Argo International, pending FSA approval, taking over Enoizi’s responsibility for overseeing Argo Group’s syndicate at Lloyd’s.

New group underwriting head

Meanwhile, US insurer Argo Group has appointed Andrew Carrier as group chief underwriting officer.

In the new role, Carrier will oversee underwriting across Argo Group’s worldwide operations and will report to Watson.

Carrier will retain his current responsibilities as president of Argo Re and as underwriting director for Argo International.

“In addition to building a leading reinsurance operation in Bermuda in a short period of time, Andrew has been a key contributor on the group executive team,” said Watson.

“As we continue to broaden our underwriting platform, Andrew’s enterprise-wide view of risk and opportunity will be increasingly valuable.”